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FH03 ETJ

2003 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,642 mi
Last recorded152,642 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ETJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Under Tracy fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 143,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 142,999 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2014 130,081 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 130,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 109,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 101,681 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 92,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2010 92,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

strongly advise to check tracking

Pass 5 May 2009 80,914 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 80,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,242 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 67,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 37,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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FH03 ETJ is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH03 ETJ, 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 FH03 ETJ registered?

FH03 ETJ is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FH03 ETJ safe to buy?

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