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SH03 OLV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 OLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,189 miles

undertrays/sill covers

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,865 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,780 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,052 miles

nearside front side light faulty

Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,046 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front side light faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,096 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 49,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,382 miles

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

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

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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SH03 OLV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH03 OLV, 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 SH03 OLV registered?

SH03 OLV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is SH03 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 OLV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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