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BW03 VNL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,887 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 121,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres inner edge wear

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,367 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 117,367 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside mirror casing insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 105,018 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre very close

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre very close

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,068 miles

Floor & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Front & rear brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mil light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion; Rear subframe

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,671 miles

Floor & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion, Rear subframe.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Floor & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion, Rear subframe.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,621 miles

front brake pads at 3mm

rear brake pads at 3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads at 3mm

rear brake pads at 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,428 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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BW03 VNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BW03 VNL, 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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What year was BW03 VNL registered?

BW03 VNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VNL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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