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BW03 VOU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,970 mi
Last recorded146,970 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 146,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,748 miles

225/45/17 nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit and side walls very perrished

offside front outer c/v boot in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,922 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,676 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,109 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,109 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2006 60,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VOU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW03 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

BW03 VOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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