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AX03 NFM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,267 mi
Last recorded148,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,267 miles

exhust has minor leek

n/s bottom ball joint slight play

windowscreen has crack outside drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp components fitted but suspect sytem removed/not fitted

nearside sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 123,870 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 117,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

EML illuminated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 107,723 miles

Oil leak

engine mag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,485 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 81,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,492 miles

Engine Managment warning light on.

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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AX03 NFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX03 NFM, 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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What year was AX03 NFM registered?

AX03 NFM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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