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DE03 UPP

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,772 mi
Last recorded151,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 151,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 142,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,149 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 131,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 117,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 99,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 44,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,989 miles

both front tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

rear n/s tyre badly deformed JUST LEGAL

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 UPP is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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