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VN03 BCV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 BCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f top strut bearing rough

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,251 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,815 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 70,010 miles

wiper arm damaged not clearing wind screen on nearside front

Fail 23 Dec 2014 70,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper arm damaged not clearing wind screen on nearside front

Fail 4 Jan 2014 62,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,020 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,949 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Sidewall to o/s f tyre is beginning to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,077 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 38,077 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,854 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VN03 BCV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN03 BCV, 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 VN03 BCV registered?

VN03 BCV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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