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DE03 DZL

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,099 mi
Last recorded160,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 160,099 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 160,099 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 160,053 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

O/s/f brake pads low + discs front corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,844 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2017 143,648 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs starting to wear

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 May 2016 132,258 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 132,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,114 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,030 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)

nearside front tyre has 2 cuts to inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 May 2011 74,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,300 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner top edges

side sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 63,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner top edges

side sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,913 miles

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

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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,913 miles

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

NUMBER PLATES POOR

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,091 miles

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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DE03 DZL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE03 DZL, 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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DE03 DZL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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