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MC03 VOM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 VOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 135,739 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,708 miles

Front Lower wishbone rear bushes slight deterioration

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner end split,but not all way round (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both tyres slightly mis shapen inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2017 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Lower wishbone rear bushes slight deterioration

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner end split,but not all way round (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both tyres slightly mis shapen inner edge

strongly advise wheel alignment check

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 100,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,121 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,261 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,655 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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MC03 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MC03 VOM, 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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MC03 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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