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MW03 BZV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 140,095 miles

E.M.L ON

Fail 11 May 2017 140,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Central mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E.M.L ON

Fail 4 May 2017 139,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts missing offside inner (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint is insecure offside inner (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 131,351 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 126,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,133 miles

EML light illuminated

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 7 Jun 2013 117,276 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 117,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML light illuminated

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,419 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,419 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,839 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,337 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 BZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW03 BZV, 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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MW03 BZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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