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ML03 UZA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 UZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,231 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 91,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 81,798 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,542 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,541 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 66,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,381 miles

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 27 Apr 2011 54,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,441 miles

Corrosion developing front & rear brake discs.

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)

Small cuts/cracks present rear tyre sidewalls (O/S & N/S).

Fail 18 Apr 2009 43,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Corrosion developing front & rear brake discs.

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)

Small cuts/cracks present rear tyre sidewalls (O/S & N/S).

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,888 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 UZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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