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ML03 XZZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,083 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 123,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,600 miles

engine light on

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 112,570 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,684 miles

(19%) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

EML on at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & Offside outer sills damaged at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecure (Small end) but prevents the ingress of dirt etc.

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(19%) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

EML on at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & Offside outer sills damaged at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecure (Small end) but prevents the ingress of dirt etc.

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre is perishing and cracking on side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2013 91,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre is perishing and cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,653 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,681 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,265 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,165 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 30,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top surface corrosion to all brake discs

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 XZZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XZZ, 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 XZZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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