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FG03 XSW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XSW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,771 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,035 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,561 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,688 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

rear washer not working

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,688 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

rear washer not working

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chips in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,421 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,913 miles

all brake discs corroding

chips in front screen

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,470 miles

all wiper blades split

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,005 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,005 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,281 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,281 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FG03 XSW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 XSW, 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 FG03 XSW registered?

FG03 XSW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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