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DH02 ALE

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH02 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 76,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 76,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside inner front under tray/inner mud guard insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,820 miles

EML on dash

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front sun visors slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on dash

both front sun visors slightly insecure

brake pad low warning light on dash

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not to cords

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage on nearside front tyre side wall

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,882 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,648 miles

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

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

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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DH02 ALE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH02 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DH02 ALE registered?

DH02 ALE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DH02 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH02 ALE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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