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SC03 PHY

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,160 mi
Last recorded114,160 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PHY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,160 miles

Accident damage to underside of front bumper.

Build up of water in nearside headlamp.

Exhaust blowing slightly from crack in downstream catalyst.

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Nearside rear wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge.

Offside front and offside rear brake back plates missing.

Offside front strut top bearing sticking slightly.

Parking brake lever sticking slightly on nearside rear brake caliper.

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edge.

Rear number plate faded.

Scratch in centre of windscreen.

Surface corrosion on offside front lower suspension arm.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in top of arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to underside of front bumper.

Build up of water in nearside headlamp.

Exhaust blowing slightly from crack in downstream catalyst.

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Nearside rear wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge.

Offside front and offside rear brake back plates missing.

Offside front strut top bearing sticking slightly.

Parking brake lever sticking slightly on nearside rear brake caliper.

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edge.

Rear number plate faded.

Scratch in centre of windscreen.

Surface corrosion on offside front lower suspension arm.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 20 Jun 2013 79,752 miles

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Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,959 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,483 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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SC03 PHY is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC03 PHY, 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 SC03 PHY registered?

SC03 PHY is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SC03 PHY safe to buy?

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