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PX03 WMG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 WMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 138,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 128,394 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 128,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 128,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

atten rear brakes

frt & rear suspension rusty

slight play o/s strg rack arm

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake discs splash guard corroded

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

Offside Front brake discs splash guard corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 116,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe ( catalyst ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake discs splash guard corroded

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

Offside Front brake discs splash guard corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,285 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,861 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

nearside and offside brake discs corroded

starter motor noise

Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

nearside and offside brake discs corroded

starter motor noise

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,772 miles

n/s/r brake disc contains corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heat shield missing on catalytic convertor exhaust

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,879 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,276 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,605 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,864 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 30,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PX03 WMG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PX03 WMG, 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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PX03 WMG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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