MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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