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SO03 RFJ

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,899 mi
Last recorded160,899 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 160,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 157,733 miles

Front Slight oil leak from under engine.

General under body corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 151,310 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,008 miles

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 137,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,963 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,466 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,317 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,847 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,320 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,512 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 34,512 miles

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

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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SO03 RFJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO03 RFJ, 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 SO03 RFJ registered?

SO03 RFJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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