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RL03 VWU

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,826 mi
Last recorded101,826 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,826 miles

child seats fitted.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge. screen marked

Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge. screen marked

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlights slightly deteriorated.

screen marked.

vehicle unused for a time, wear in brake discs, some front and rear imbalance.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 92,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlights slightly deteriorated.

screen marked.

vehicle unused for a time, wear in brake discs, some front and rear imbalance.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,640 miles

condensation inside front headlamp lens

Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condensation inside front headlamp lens

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,115 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,115 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,301 miles

front brake discs worn

plastic covers on both sills

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

plastic covers on both sills

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat so did not check seat belt

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,919 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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RL03 VWU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL03 VWU registered?

RL03 VWU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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