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MC03 VOK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,748 mi
Last recorded116,748 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 VOK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,748 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 116,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,737 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer blocked needs attention

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just passed needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake wear indicator warning lamp on wire broken

Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,711 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on, pads all ok, wires broken n/s/f

Fail 5 Oct 2022 110,676 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Brake pad warning lamp on, pads all ok, wires broken n/s/f

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 110,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,762 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 104,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,057 miles

clutch pedal sitting high

Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal sitting high

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,395 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,395 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)

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on inner side wall. 225/45/r17-94w

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 94,395 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on sidewall

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,458 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,640 miles

engie shakes when reving on emissions test

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,172 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,605 miles

baffles gone in rear silencer

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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MC03 VOK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MC03 VOK, 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 MC03 VOK registered?

MC03 VOK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is MC03 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC03 VOK shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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