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MK03 FWY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

270,037 mi
Last recorded270,037 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 270,037 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 270,037 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 268,084 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 261,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 217,127 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 217,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 159,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 154,339 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seatbelt stock cover missing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,583 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seatbelt stock cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 92,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,909 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,172 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 FWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK03 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

MK03 FWY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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