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MD03 XGV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,059 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 125,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 111,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 107,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertrays fitted to vehical

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 54,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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MD03 XGV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD03 XGV, 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 MD03 XGV registered?

MD03 XGV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is MD03 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 XGV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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