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SM03 LPU

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 LPU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,016 miles

Emissions not tested condition off exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front brake disc dust cover missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,115 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,115 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

cataylitic converter rattling inside.

engine managment light on.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,936 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,422 miles

engine managment light on.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn in inner edge.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,422 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine managment light on.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn in inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2006 36,925 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

nearside rear tyre has 3 nails in it

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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SM03 LPU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM03 LPU, 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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SM03 LPU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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