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SB03 VHN

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,837 mi
Last recorded180,837 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VHN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 180,837 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lights slightly misty

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 3 Aug 2019 173,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 173,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 165,085 miles

washers need cleaning out

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,655 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 160,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 142,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 124,197 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,580 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 80,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,543 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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SB03 VHN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB03 VHN, 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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SB03 VHN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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