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AP03 BXS

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 129,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 129,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,473 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 115,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,290 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 18 Jun 2016 110,290 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,051 miles

Coolant leak

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear shock absorber protective cover perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,051 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear shock absorber protective cover perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate cracked

rear bumpstops deteriorated slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,603 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate cracked

rear bumpstops deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,348 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inside

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

Traction control light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,347 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inside

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

Traction control light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,151 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,197 miles

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

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

Offside 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 27 Jun 2007 44,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,659 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AP03 BXS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 BXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP03 BXS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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