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MH03 VAM

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 143,679 miles

All tyres starting to perish

O,S,F tyre has damage on side wall not reaching cords

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,533 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,269 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 124,263 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on dash and idle eratic

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 111,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,116 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,749 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat heat shieled addrift

centre exhaust mount addrift

Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,626 miles

Advise, drivers window not working at time of test.

Advise, front disc's inner edge badly corroded.

Advise, rear axle bushes worn.

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 68,626 miles

Advise, drivers window not working at time of test.

Advise, front disc's inner edge badly corroded.

Advise, rear axle bushes worn.

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,665 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,476 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,590 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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MH03 VAM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH03 VAM, 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 MH03 VAM registered?

MH03 VAM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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