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RE03 PZW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,439 mi
Last recorded226,439 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 226,439 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 226,439 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 210,669 miles

major oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 210,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

major oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 193,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 192,718 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 174,783 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 174,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 156,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,057 miles

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

all discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,124 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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RE03 PZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE03 PZW, 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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RE03 PZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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