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DY03 XJL

2003 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 175,075 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

ecu light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 169,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 169,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 143,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/l light on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 143,964 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/l light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 134,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2012 134,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 96,705 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 84,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,878 miles

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

brake discs starting to corroad allround

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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DY03 XJL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY03 XJL, 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 DY03 XJL registered?

DY03 XJL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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