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VN03 FBG

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 FBG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 160,020 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 160,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,386 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,712 miles

EML warning light illuminated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight misfire.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 144,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML warning light illuminated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight misfire.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,631 miles

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

both rear coil springs are slightly deteriated

eml light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 139,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

corrosion on suspension and components

engine misfire/judder

oil low

service light on

warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,052 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Engine, slight misfire.

Offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding.

Offside & nearside rear shock absorbers deteriorating.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 132,050 miles

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

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

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Engine, slight misfire.

Offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding.

Offside & nearside rear shock absorbers deteriorating.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 122,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Eml light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,117 miles

Brake pad warning wires broken,bringing light on

Engine warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad warning wires broken,bringing light on

Engine warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,650 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,206 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light is lit on dashboard

front bumper is damaged

offside front door is damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light is lit on dashboard

front bumper is damaged

offside front door is damaged

Pass 1 May 2008 52,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front and rear discs have surface rust on them where vehicle has been stood

Pass 31 May 2007 48,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,620 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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VN03 FBG is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN03 FBG, 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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VN03 FBG is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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