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MA03 UCN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,740 mi
Last recorded175,740 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 175,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 175,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,626 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2016 159,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb warning light on

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 150,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 150,000 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs corroded

rear shox weak and covers corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 130,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 130,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 122,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative intermittantly

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat tilt lever missing

no oil on dipstick 1 ltr magnatec added

rear number plate stained

Pass 24 May 2011 111,451 miles

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

rear no plate deteriorated

slight leak on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 20 May 2011 111,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear no plate deteriorated

slight leak on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 11 May 2010 98,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 84,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,663 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 61,663 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,079 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backing starting to deteroate on rear number plate.

center exhaust bracket is brocken,but exhaust still very secure.

spare tyre defective

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 UCN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCN, 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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MA03 UCN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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