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EO03 FTF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,069 mi
Last recorded177,069 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 177,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 163,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 159,195 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are low at 3mm

Nearside Front tyre low at 3mm

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Upper windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2018 159,195 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are low at 3mm

Nearside Front tyre low at 3mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Upper windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2017 152,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 141,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 155,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,556 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 2 Mar 2010 99,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,258 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,182 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 15 Feb 2007 72,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 65,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,229 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 FTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO03 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

EO03 FTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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