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FA03 PHZ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,172 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (recommend attention) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet getting deteriorated

handbrake has travel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,699 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front door damaged

offside rear parking brake lever not returning to the stop on the caliper

offside rear tyre feathered on the inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 107,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front door damaged

offside rear parking brake lever not returning to the stop on the caliper

offside rear tyre feathered on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,495 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear sleeve clamp corroded through. (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DRIVER DOOR DAMAGED BUT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 71,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to o/s/f side wall on tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,073 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre cracked and perished need advise replacement asap both under 15psi tyre pressure due to cracks ect

slight damage to o/s/f side wall on tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,454 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,195 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,195 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,554 miles

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

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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FA03 PHZ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA03 PHZ, 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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FA03 PHZ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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