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FH03 MBX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,644 mi
Last recorded160,644 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 160,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 155,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 155,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 151,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 146,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 134,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,835 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 129,835 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,555 miles

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,902 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,251 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,539 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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FH03 MBX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FH03 MBX, 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 FH03 MBX registered?

FH03 MBX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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