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ML03 VBC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,054 mi
Last recorded122,054 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes & other components.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes & other components.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,222 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,163 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 81,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc slight worn

Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,199 miles

front disc slight worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,251 miles

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

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

auxillary belt noisy

undertray very damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 147,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 128,423 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyes edges worn

Fail 14 Aug 2010 128,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyes edges worn

Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,744 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,606 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,024 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,155 miles

Rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 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 VBC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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