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DN03 CHJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

267,565 mi
Last recorded267,565 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 267,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 267,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 263,231 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 263,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 256,501 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 256,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 242,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside and rear nearside shock absorber plastic covers/ bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 242,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside and rear nearside shock absorber plastic covers/ bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 242,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover/bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear shock absorber plastic cover/bump stop damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 216,433 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 216,433 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 200,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 178,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 156,081 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 155,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 139,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 95,236 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 72,644 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 72,644 miles

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

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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DN03 CHJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN03 CHJ, 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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DN03 CHJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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