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FV03 VVG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 139,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 139,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 129,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 123,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,080 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

rear brake discs in bad condition and pads worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,302 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 101,765 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 101,765 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,378 miles

front tyres are worn on edges and are slightly cracked

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre is worn right on to legal limit and is crackeds and perrished

traction control light constantly illuminated on dashboard

Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres are worn on edges and are slightly cracked

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre is worn right on to legal limit and is crackeds and perrished

traction control light constantly illuminated on dashboard

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,698 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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FV03 VVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV03 VVG, 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 FV03 VVG registered?

FV03 VVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 VVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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