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RO03 ZBL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,554 mi
Last recorded62,554 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ZBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

EML

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,455 miles

Engine management light on

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,455 miles

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

Mil Lamp on

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light lit

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not down to cords

eml light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,600 miles

All tyres rubber starting to perish

Nearside rear handbrake clip missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,645 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,565 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,395 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RO03 ZBL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO03 ZBL, 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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RO03 ZBL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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