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SH03 RWU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 RWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,248 miles

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

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

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

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

brake wear indicator light on

nail in both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,248 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s front lower bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

brake wear indicator light on

nail in both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear alloys slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

n/s/r alloy outer damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear alloys slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

n/s/r alloy outer damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on inner edge and outer side wall cut

rear boot handle/switch sticky

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,708 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on inner edge and outer side wall cut

rear boot handle/switch sticky

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,704 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges and has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 44,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 44,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,048 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RWU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

SH03 RWU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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