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SO03 RFL

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 75,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 74,448 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NS calliper lever not returning (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 73,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,460 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,224 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,941 miles

handbrake readings n/s/r low but pass mot

Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,907 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake readings n/s/r low but pass mot

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,105 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 52,105 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,066 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,093 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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SO03 RFL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

SO03 RFL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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