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EO03 FSV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,239 mi
Last recorded174,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 174,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 174,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 169,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail n/s front tyre

nail n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre low on edges & wall starting to perish

Fail 24 Sep 2015 169,772 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail n/s front tyre

nail n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre low on edges & wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2014 161,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 146,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 146,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all disc poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 142,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 113,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 89,894 miles

Front tyres cut on outer sidewalls, not exposing cords

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,648 miles

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

Front tyres cut on outer sidewalls, not exposing cords

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,279 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 62,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,728 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 FSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FSV, 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 EO03 FSV registered?

EO03 FSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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