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MA03 MXD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,757 mi
Last recorded189,757 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 MXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 189,757 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 188,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 184,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 183,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 180,659 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 177,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 172,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 166,287 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 160,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 138,483 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 138,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 129,804 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,689 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,278 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 81,895 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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MA03 MXD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MA03 MXD, 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 MA03 MXD registered?

MA03 MXD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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