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DF03 MFV

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,989 mi
Last recorded180,989 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 180,989 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

light scratches to windscreen

offside front suspension top mount bearing slightly seized

Pass 27 Oct 2014 172,950 miles

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

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

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

engine management

nearside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 168,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

unable to test nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to child seats present

Pass 30 Oct 2013 168,516 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside (shallow grooves)

unable to test nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to child seats present

Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,621 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn low on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Fail 2 Nov 2012 163,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn low on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Pass 12 Sep 2011 154,776 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low and both fronts worn on inner edges

possible leak from stearing rack

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 154,776 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low and both fronts worn on inner edges

possible leak from stearing rack

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 136,496 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 136,496 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

cuts to nearside front tyre

offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

unable to check brake pipe and other components from underneath due to plastic under guards present

Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

unable to check brake pipe and other components from underneath due to plastic under guards present

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,813 miles

front reg plate cracked

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2008 99,813 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2007 82,748 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

mil light on

Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,683 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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DF03 MFV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF03 MFV, 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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What year was DF03 MFV registered?

DF03 MFV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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