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EP03 SZU

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,890 mi
Last recorded202,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 202,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 193,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 193,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 184,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 178,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 178,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 174,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner wall/outer wall

Pass 16 May 2016 170,810 miles

Fuel flap only opens by hand

Rear brake balance borderline pass

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

Undertrays fitted

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 13 May 2015 167,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 167,581 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 164,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 164,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 3 May 2013 157,550 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 157,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 140,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 122,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 89,894 miles

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 11 May 2009 70,927 miles

both rear tyre treads castleated

number plate poor

Fail 11 May 2009 70,927 miles

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

both rear tyre treads castleated

front discs + pads worn

number plate poor

Pass 8 May 2008 57,322 miles

front discs worn

Fail 7 May 2008 57,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 9 May 2007 43,885 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre on wear limit

o/s/f tyre low and perished

Pass 2 May 2006 29,743 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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EP03 SZU is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EP03 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP03 SZU registered?

EP03 SZU is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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