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BAM 18T

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,915 mi
Last recorded141,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 18T
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,898 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 133,872 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shockers corroded in parts

Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear very rusty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,279 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 114,279 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside exhaust joints rough

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side and n/side (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside exhaust joints rough

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side and n/side (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,333 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,227 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 88,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,467 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 12 May 2011 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/ SIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,443 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,826 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,777 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,737 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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BAM 18T is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BAM 18T, 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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BAM 18T is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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