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PX03 XOH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 XOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 17,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 162,164 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system has been modified

Fail 21 Oct 2020 162,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system has been modified

Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,564 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 156,564 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil lever low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to have temporary repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front arch and door corroded no sharp edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers on separate switch

Fail 18 Oct 2018 151,424 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to have temporary repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front arch and door corroded no sharp edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers on separate switch

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside washer jet poor

windscreen wipers on separate switch

Fail 11 Oct 2017 145,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside washer jet poor

windscreen wipers on separate switch

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,820 miles

Centre exhaust securing bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe metal clip corroded

wiper stalk inop - switched on by wire connector

Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,761 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust securing bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe metal clip corroded

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

wiper stalk inop - switched on by wire connector

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 132,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 132,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 110,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 94,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010

airbag light on dash

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,502 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,761 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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PX03 XOH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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