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MW03 NWN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,399 mi
Last recorded168,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 168,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 168,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 159,165 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 159,155 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 155,903 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and back (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 155,886 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and back (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 134,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 134,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 121,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,366 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,871 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 76,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,157 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 60,978 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

frt brake discs slightly lipped o/s side repeater fading to white

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,744 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)

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 NWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

MW03 NWN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is MW03 NWN safe to buy?

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