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SM03 SXK

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,639 mi
Last recorded66,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SXK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,190 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 30 Jan 2020 60,190 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak engine area

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot on inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt twisted at anchorage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 58,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excess heat damage, faces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot on inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt twisted at anchorage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked through centre of tread.

Oil leak from engine area. ()

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked through centre of tread.

Oil leak from engine area. ()

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

engine undertray missing

fuel filter rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,323 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

engine undertray missing

fuel filter rusty

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished, dated 2009

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc fley (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc fley (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,815 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 44,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 39,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,753 miles

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

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,118 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 32,116 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,289 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 26,289 miles

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

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

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

Both front a.r.b drop links worn.O/s/f tyre perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,957 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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SM03 SXK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SM03 SXK, 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 SM03 SXK registered?

SM03 SXK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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