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BD03 AOC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,620 mi
Last recorded198,620 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AOC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 198,620 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe rusty.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 189,318 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to rear seat unable to check rear seat belt

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes slight play

steering rack arms inner joints very slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 182,187 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2015 182,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 176,285 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 168,004 miles

Both front tyres ae waering on their inner edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 168,004 miles

Both front tyres ae waering on their inner edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 152,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still adequately supported

o/s/r coil spring end broken stillworking ok but renewal recomended

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,314 miles

exhaust centre braket broken

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,026 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken but still suficiantly supported

rear discs worn

rear inner pads appear to be getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 114,746 miles

n/s front outer cv gaiter inner securing band slightly loose but not leaking oil

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,573 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 89,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,179 miles

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

Near side constant velosity joint gaiter insecure

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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BD03 AOC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD03 AOC, 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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BD03 AOC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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