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M155 XTS

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 XTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust have a minor leaks on front

under neath genraly rasty front and rear

Fail 4 Apr 2022 141,364 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust have a minor leaks on front

under neath genraly rasty front and rear

Pass 30 Mar 2021 134,367 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 132,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,775 miles

Offside Front Outer sill holed (not within 30cm)

Fail 19 Dec 2019 128,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill holed (not within 30cm)

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,310 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,301 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner clip area (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear disc red showing signs of poss sticking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,863 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,519 miles

stonechip damage at base of centre of windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,353 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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M155 XTS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M155 XTS, 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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M155 XTS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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