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PF03 UWP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,404 mi
Last recorded163,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 UWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 163,404 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 163,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 161,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 161,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,491 miles

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

offside front tyre slightly out of shape and a bit low inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 135,736 miles

Crack's In The Outer Sidewall Of The N/S/F Tyre(No Coards) Visible.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 135,736 miles

Crack's In The Outer Sidewall Of The N/S/F Tyre(No Coards) Visible.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 92,996 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 10 May 2011 92,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs becoming badly corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,983 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,655 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,315 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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PF03 UWP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF03 UWP, 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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PF03 UWP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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