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SH03 RXG

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,124 mi
Last recorded151,124 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 RXG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 151,124 miles

Engine Light On

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 151,124 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine Light On

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 133,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 114,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,036 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 65,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,570 miles

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

epc warning light on

light scratches in swept area of windscreen

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

epc warning light on

light scratches in swept area of windscreen

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 43,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,784 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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SH03 RXG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

SH03 RXG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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