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EO03 XVS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,156 mi
Last recorded180,156 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 180,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 171,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 171,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 171,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 160,453 miles

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 160,329 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 118,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,435 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inside

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,435 miles

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

NSR tyre wearing on inside

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,656 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 XVS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

EO03 XVS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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