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ML03 VAX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,919 mi
Last recorded135,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crack just above offside wiper blade on windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Jun 2019 135,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crack just above offside wiper blade on windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

hand brake only just met standard at 16%

Pass 9 May 2018 126,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked on offside above the wiper but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 9 May 2018 126,060 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked on offside above the wiper but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Oct 2016 118,550 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 102,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,496 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded. rear ones heavily.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear brake discs corroded. rear ones heavily.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,198 miles

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,138 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)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2009 67,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,920 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,514 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 43,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 35,066 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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