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E12 AMH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 AMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on tread

Brake pad level warning lamp displayed constantly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

steering warning lamp displayed constantly

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure cooler at floor mounting (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pad level warning lamp displayed constantly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on tread

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

steering warning lamp displayed constantly

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,620 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect offside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 115,976 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,434 miles

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

both outer cv gaitors splitting, recommend replacement.

n/s/f wiper blade in poor condition.

slight imbalanace rear brakes.

Pass 4 May 2012 103,890 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gaitor splitting.

undertray.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,954 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,379 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 3 May 2007 69,409 miles

cooling fans remains on.

Fail 3 May 2007 69,409 miles

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

cooling fans remains on.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,119 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)

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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E12 AMH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E12 AMH, 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 E12 AMH registered?

E12 AMH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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