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PE03 SYT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 SYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 128,662 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 128,662 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,426 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 125,426 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pads front and rear look low

engine oil leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2018 120,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pads front and rear look low

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 May 2017 109,258 miles

Nearside Front c v gaiter perishing

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one high level bulb not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer

slight play in front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,246 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high leval (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high leval (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 88,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust delaminated and coroded

Pass 21 May 2012 82,735 miles

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

offside fron tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2012 82,686 miles

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

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

offside fron tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2011 74,010 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 73,779 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 63,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,957 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,172 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,767 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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 SYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYT, 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 PE03 SYT registered?

PE03 SYT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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