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RV03 TYH

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 TYH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under Trays & Engine Covers Fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 99,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under Trays & Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

all tyre (s) perished

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

all tyre (s) perished

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S Drop Links have Slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S have Slight Play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S Drop Links have Slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR,OSR and NSf tyres have advance perishing to them

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,969 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear inner brake pads wearing low

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,284 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,896 miles

rear number plate started to delaminate.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,602 miles

Left hand rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,922 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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RV03 TYH is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RV03 TYH, 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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RV03 TYH is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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