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EG03 TXZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

227,036 mi
Last recorded227,036 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 TXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 227,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 221,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body surface rust on suspension components.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 221,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body surface rust on suspension components.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 211,398 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 196,597 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

diesel cooler front bracket broken

rear heat shield loose

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Fail 19 Dec 2018 196,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

diesel cooler front bracket broken

rear heat shield loose

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2018 178,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s headlamp height adjuster not working

Pass 10 Jan 2017 163,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 156,133 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 156,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,027 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 16 Oct 2013 140,669 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 140,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 133,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,443 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 95,117 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,117 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 92,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,871 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,480 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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EG03 TXZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EG03 TXZ, 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 EG03 TXZ registered?

EG03 TXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is EG03 TXZ safe to buy?

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