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BU03 WNW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

220,235 mi
Last recorded220,235 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 220,235 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jul 2017 207,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2016 198,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 196,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 189,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 176,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 160,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 160,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 134,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,877 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

front brake discs excessively worn

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,031 miles

engine covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear floor

under shield fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,242 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 64,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,271 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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BU03 WNW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU03 WNW, 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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BU03 WNW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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