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ML03 EWR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,931 mi
Last recorded148,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 140,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 140,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,649 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,116 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,809 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,076 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,114 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,881 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,881 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,430 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,690 miles

Front brake discs corroded in inner face

Rear brake discs corroded on in ner face

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,370 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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ML03 EWR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML03 EWR, 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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ML03 EWR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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