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FY03 PTX

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PTX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 131,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 126,237 miles

Exhaust manifold is blowing moderately

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has surface cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2016 122,601 miles

Moderate exhaust blow from manifold area

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 122,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres HEAVILY worn on inner edges

Moderate exhaust blow from manifold area

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 104,995 miles

Front brake discs moderately worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel moderately buckled on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow from EGR pipe area

Fail 14 May 2015 104,995 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs moderately worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel moderately buckled on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow from EGR pipe area

Pass 21 May 2014 99,338 miles

Engine light on

Slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 19 May 2014 99,322 miles

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

Engine light on

Slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 22 May 2013 96,745 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

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

Pass 21 May 2012 92,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 92,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,761 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 79,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 68,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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FY03 PTX is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FY03 PTX, 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 FY03 PTX registered?

FY03 PTX is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is FY03 PTX safe to buy?

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