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EA03 JXS

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,714 mi
Last recorded225,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 JXS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 225,714 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Grill slightly loose

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 217,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front grill loose

handbrake lever travel not to the stop and working ok

Pass 4 Aug 2020 203,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 184,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 177,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 166,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 166,934 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 157,410 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2016 157,400 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,250 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 125,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,154 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,816 miles

Slight surface rust on both front brake discs.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,000 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,915 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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EA03 JXS is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA03 JXS, 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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EA03 JXS is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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