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MW03 BZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 BZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 134,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,503 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2014 120,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

air bag light on management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,314 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 114,257 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

heat shield around cat loose

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

rear brake pads 85% worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,042 miles

Airbag light on dash

Drivers front tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall and cannot be repaired

Engine management light on dash

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges, Front brake disks slightly scored

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Aug 2012 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on dash

Drivers front tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall and cannot be repaired

Engine management light on dash

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges, Front brake disks slightly scored

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,159 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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MW03 BZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MW03 BZT, 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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What year was MW03 BZT registered?

MW03 BZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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