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DF03 DBV

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,934 mi
Last recorded117,934 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 112,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 105,547 miles

exhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,364 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 97,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,109 miles

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,343 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,704 miles

Both front brake discs are pitted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,704 miles

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

Both front brake discs are pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,056 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

Offside front brake disc pitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,460 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DF03 DBV, 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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DF03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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