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VO03 NVZ

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,635 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,086 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 105,086 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,980 miles

Rear both shock absorbers upper casings adrift

Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both shock absorbers upper casings adrift

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 77,826 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

something sounds loose inside centre cat/silencer

Fail 6 May 2014 77,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

something sounds loose inside centre cat/silencer

Pass 31 May 2013 70,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,014 miles

Check front brakes in approx' 4-5,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,014 miles

Check front brakes in approx' 4-5,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,243 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.size 185/50r16.

o/s/r tyre perished with age.

slight blow from exhaust down pipe.

Fail 25 Oct 2008 37,243 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.size 185/50r16.

o/s/r tyre perished with age.

slight blow from exhaust down pipe.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,610 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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VO03 NVZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO03 NVZ, 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 VO03 NVZ registered?

VO03 NVZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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