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NL03 XTZ

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (welds broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust underneath(front subframe & rear axle)

Fail 2 Aug 2022 103,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (welds broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust underneath(front subframe & rear axle)

Pass 28 Aug 2021 102,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 102,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,552 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,602 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,823 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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NL03 XTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL03 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL03 XTZ registered?

NL03 XTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is NL03 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 XTZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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