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MA03 UCW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,182 mi
Last recorded176,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 176,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 166,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 147,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 134,390 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 127,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 117,996 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 109,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2008 109,529 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 92,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UCW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

MA03 UCW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MA03 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 UCW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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