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ST03 OUL

2003 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 OUL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,929 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2021 122,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

off side rear shock shroud detached

Pass 19 May 2018 119,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,503 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers / sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

off side rear shocker shroud detatched

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre wall perished

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

off side rear shocker shroud detached

off side rear tyre wall perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,908 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

off side rear shocker shroud detached

off side rear tyre wall perished

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

off side rear shocker shroud detached

off side rear tyre wall perished

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2013 89,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil level light illuminated

Pad warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,042 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,929 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,929 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,762 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ST03 OUL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ST03 OUL, 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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ST03 OUL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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