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MK03 REU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,387 mi
Last recorded110,387 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 REU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,680 miles

Note: Exhaust centre bracket corroded and insecure but system is still adequately supported

Oil leak ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 100,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Note: Exhaust centre bracket corroded and insecure but system is still adequately supported

Oil leak ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 93,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 93,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2015 89,842 miles

all discs scored/pitterd or worn but not weakened

Fail 6 May 2015 89,839 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs scored/pitterd or worn but not weakened

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2014
Pass 3 May 2013 71,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 63,046 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2012 63,046 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)

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2011 56,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,007 miles

intermiten fault on ind switch

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,819 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,990 miles

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

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 REU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 REU, 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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MK03 REU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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