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2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL03 LOL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 100,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits c.o. 5.80 (max .200) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,598 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,983 miles

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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 84,043 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,850 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine management warning

Fail 5 Apr 2017 73,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine management warning

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread

Nearside Front tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

Offside Front tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Rear battery has no hold down clamp but still secure in its box

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner arch plastics (4.1.D.2)

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

Centre Rear number plate just secure in middle

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread

Nearside Front tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

Offside Front tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre seems to be slightly narrow for rim width

Rear battery has no hold down clamp but still secure in its box

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,357 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

ecu light displayed

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 61,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,984 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

STARTER MOTOR NOISY.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,418 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,188 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,669 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,525 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 36,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

boot compartment full of water

slight damage at nearside front corner

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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XL03 LOL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 XL03 LOL, 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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XL03 LOL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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