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VU03 XAF

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XAF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,659 miles

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)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 86,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 78,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 73,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 70,484 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screw in nsr tyre repairable

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge near limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge near limit

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 21 Mar 2006 52,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge near limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge near limit

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

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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VU03 XAF is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU03 XAF, 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 VU03 XAF registered?

VU03 XAF is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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