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EO03 EFW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,827 mi
Last recorded212,827 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 EFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 212,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 190,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 190,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 166,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 166,882 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 148,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 148,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 135,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 124,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 114,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 114,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake discs & pads poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,616 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 71,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,349 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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EO03 EFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO03 EFW, 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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EO03 EFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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