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B8 VTT

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 127,620 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,098 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes perishing but no movement

Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 105,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on, showing a possible engine fault

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on indicating a possible fault

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,319 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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B8 VTT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow 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 B8 VTT, 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 B8 VTT registered?

B8 VTT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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