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EX03 XTY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,541 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,990 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 182,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

service light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 182,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

brake test carried out by decelewrometer -- 4x4

front brake discs worn and lipped

service light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 168,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2010 148,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 131,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 131,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 99,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,386 miles

front tyres 2mm

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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EX03 XTY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX03 XTY, 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 EX03 XTY registered?

EX03 XTY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EX03 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 XTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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