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FV03 XHL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,730 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,304 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 90,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,804 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,125 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,125 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,127 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,862 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,245 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 64,240 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,952 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre outter edge worn

rear disc's corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,646 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 XHL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

FV03 XHL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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