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ET03 EPP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 EPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 153,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 148,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,784 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 142,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 135,454 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2012 128,164 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 128,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 119,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 116,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 65,256 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ET03 EPP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ET03 EPP, 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 ET03 EPP registered?

ET03 EPP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for ET03 EPP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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