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AV03 HYK

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,366 mi
Last recorded179,366 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HYK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 179,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 177,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 175,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2020 173,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 171,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section slightly blown (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 169,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 166,506 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 166,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 162,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 152,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen scored

Pass 20 Apr 2015 152,440 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen scored

Pass 7 May 2014 145,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 136,972 miles

advise front screen

Pass 1 May 2012 127,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise full brake check without delay

Pass 18 May 2010 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise full brake check without delay

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,656 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise noise from steering possible anti roll bar or tight steering bearings

Fail 11 Mar 2009 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise noise from steering possible anti roll bar or tight steering bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise front anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Fail 12 Mar 2008 86,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise front anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,507 miles

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)

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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AV03 HYK is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV03 HYK, 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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AV03 HYK is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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