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DK03 DDE

2003 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 DDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Fail 7 Sep 2017 122,311 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,675 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on its outer shoulder

Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on its outer shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 29 Apr 2013 106,576 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,576 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust clamp poor condition

crack in windscreen behind tax disc not affecting drivers view

front number plate poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight roughness in n/s/f upper strut bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust clamp poor condition

crack in windscreen behind tax disc not affecting drivers view

front number plate poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

slight roughness in n/s/f upper strut bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,580 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,580 miles

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

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

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f strut top bearings slight roughness

Fail 29 Apr 2010 72,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f strut top bearings slight roughness

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,463 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,214 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,598 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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DK03 DDE is a 2003 Audi A2 in Red 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 DK03 DDE, 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 DK03 DDE registered?

DK03 DDE is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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