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SP03 XRB

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,565 mi
Last recorded37,565 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XRB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 37,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,426 miles

Brake pipe protective coating peeling.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 19,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Backing plate corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate insecure.

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

Rear Rear shockers corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,259 miles

Engine management light stays on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

engine light on

exhaust condition

headlight condition

rear axle corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2017 18,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

engine light on

exhaust condition

headlight condition

rear axle corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,045 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,645 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,640 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,011 miles

All brakes sticking slightly

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,010 miles

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

All brakes sticking slightly

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,065 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cuts/cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 15,326 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 122,839 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 12,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,172 miles

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

engine warning light illuminated

nearside front headslight aim on lowest limit

offside front headlight aim on lowest limit

Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 9,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,068 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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SP03 XRB is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP03 XRB, 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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SP03 XRB is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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