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R300 ALC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 ALC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,807 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all over general under body wear

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all over general under body wear

Fail 21 Dec 2018 112,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket damaged at nearside suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at inner suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,603 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affecting pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affecting pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper hose metal pipe section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 83,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,563 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,563 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,519 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R300 ALC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R300 ALC, 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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R300 ALC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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