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EW03 NRV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,840 mi
Last recorded187,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 187,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 187,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 174,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise engine lower cover missing

advise front bumper damage

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 160,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/hand brake arm not fully releaseing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 160,836 miles

O/s/hand brake arm not fully releaseing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 144,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 144,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 129,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

advise air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 129,776 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 97,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,234 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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EW03 NRV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EW03 NRV, 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 EW03 NRV registered?

EW03 NRV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is EW03 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 NRV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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