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RN03 EJL

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,009 mi
Last recorded128,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 EJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 128,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 128,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,729 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,353 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 90,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 90,174 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracking and wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking and out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,609 miles

Damage to n/s.rear tyre wall.

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

Tyre valve extensions very long.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Damage to n/s.rear tyre wall.

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

Tyre valve extensions very long.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/R tyre and N/S/R sidewalls have damage no cords eposed

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

Rear tyres perrishing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,236 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 66,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,395 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,636 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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RN03 EJL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RN03 EJL, 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 RN03 EJL registered?

RN03 EJL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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