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SN03 PNV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

169,127 mi
Last recorded169,127 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PNV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 169,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 164,986 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 163,663 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 163,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 160,510 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 21 Nov 2019 160,510 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 153,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 153,170 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,914 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre seat belt buckle casing missing

slight fluctuation on nearside brakes

Fail 29 Nov 2017 143,914 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre seat belt buckle casing missing

slight fluctuation on nearside brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,579 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 1 Dec 2016 134,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2015 127,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,002 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,702 miles

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

osf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 117,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 May 2013 113,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,705 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)

Pass 22 May 2007 52,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 37,331 miles

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

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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SN03 PNV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 SN03 PNV, 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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SN03 PNV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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