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PE03 NWU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 NWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,411 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 73,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 67,619 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 67,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,903 miles

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated advise

Fail 6 May 2014 60,903 miles

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

front subframe bushes slightly deteriated advise

Pass 9 May 2013 57,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,703 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 May 2012 52,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2011 49,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,298 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 34,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 34,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2006 25,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 25,793 miles

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

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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PE03 NWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE03 NWU, 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 PE03 NWU registered?

PE03 NWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is PE03 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 NWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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