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DN03 CHX

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CHX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 133,117 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,983 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing down on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,982 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing down on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,309 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 124,309 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,106 miles

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)

engine management light on

exhaust emissions co% reading high

rear tyre treads distorted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 108,106 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust emissions co% reading high

rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,188 miles

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

eml illuminated

exhaust emissions co% reading high

rear tyres distorted and deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,255 miles

nsr tyre worn out of shape

osr tyre worn out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,307 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,722 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tryres stepping

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,052 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2013 89,052 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 3 May 2012 79,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 68,652 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge requires replacement now

Pass 21 May 2009 61,339 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge getting low

Fail 20 May 2009 61,280 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 30 May 2008 57,014 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2008 57,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,673 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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DN03 CHX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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