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VU03 XAM

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,217 mi
Last recorded184,217 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 184,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 176,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 176,555 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 165,873 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 165,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 154,714 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,296 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Auxiliary belt perished

Both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 128,276 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 128,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 108,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 86,511 miles

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

engine oil dipstick broken.

installation of manufacturers lower engine cover limiting inspection to certain components.

o/s/r and n/s/r damper piston covers broken away from upper mountings.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,456 miles

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

o/s front inner c/v gaitor leaking grease

Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s front inner c/v gaitor leaking grease

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,036 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 40,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XAM is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU03 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 XAM registered?

VU03 XAM is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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