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BC03 FDE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,043 mi
Last recorded182,043 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 182,043 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 181,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 173,333 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills o/s and n/s

Fail 12 Oct 2020 173,333 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested due to engine not idling and cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear steering and suspension components

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,149 miles

Central Coolant leak by buck head ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light

Fail 15 Mar 2017 162,149 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Central Coolant leak by buck head ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light

Pass 19 Feb 2016 146,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 front and centre/rear at bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front bumper corner not correctly fitted

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

centre/rear exhaust bracket rotted off but system still adequatley supported

eml illuminated

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2016 146,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 front and centre/rear at bracket (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front bumper corner not correctly fitted

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

centre/rear exhaust bracket rotted off but system still adequatley supported

eml illuminated

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,502 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition of front and rear tyres are poor nicks and cuts side wall perished

inner wheel arch flitchs broken and loose

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,554 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 26,322 miles

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

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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BC03 FDE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BC03 FDE, 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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BC03 FDE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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