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FE03 XLD

2003 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,480 mi
Last recorded147,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XLD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 147,397 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed/blowing (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at pipe unions on lock (2.3.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake in rollers

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted glass covered in stickers ()

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 134,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed exhaust shield rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted glass covered in stickers ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,168 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn from inner edges

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked from inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked from outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2014 125,091 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 125,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 125,091 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 121,346 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 109,307 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,181 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section corroded

front discs slightly liped and pitted on inside

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts in sidewall

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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FE03 XLD is a 2003 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE03 XLD, 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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FE03 XLD is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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