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MK03 FWV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,071 mi
Last recorded135,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 135,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 125,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front lower arm mounting point damaged slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front lower arm mounting point damaged slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate damaged & corroded (splash plate)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate damaged & corroded (splash plate)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank cap seal slightly cracking

signs of gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backplate damaged & corroded (Splash guard)

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate slightly corroded (Splash guard)

Offside Front brake disc backplate damaged & corroded (Splash guard)

Offside Rear brake disc backplate missing (Splash guard)

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly cracking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,758 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,274 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 85,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,584 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 83,579 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,388 miles

o/s/r coil spring tail broken not weakened

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,734 miles

Advise engine managment light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 56,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine managment light on.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,927 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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MK03 FWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MK03 FWV, 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 MK03 FWV registered?

MK03 FWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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