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ML03 FFA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2015 147,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2014 136,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body panels accident damages in places

bonnet stay struts weak and defective

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 128,671 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,250 miles

Engine management light on

Grease leaking from offside inner drive shaft gaitor narrow end

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 119,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Grease leaking from offside inner drive shaft gaitor narrow end

Offside rear tyre wearing low. 225/45R17 91Y continental Contact 3 on rear, Kumho on front

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,578 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 6 Feb 2010 93,636 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,357 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 60,357 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)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FFA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML03 FFA, 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 FFA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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