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WG03 VGE

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VGE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 118,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight fluctuation offside front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,199 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 108,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,724 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 105,289 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,913 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shapre around inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,913 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shapre around inner edges

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 81,051 miles

ONLY JUST PASSED FAST IDLE EMISSIONS TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

ONLY JUST PASSED FAST IDLE EMISSIONS TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,138 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,570 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,117 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning light on

inner rim nearside rear wheel distorted slightly

offside inner anti roll bar coller moved slightly

very slight dustortion to both front inner wheel rims

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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WG03 VGE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WG03 VGE, 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 WG03 VGE registered?

WG03 VGE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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