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RE03 VPD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,367 mi
Last recorded190,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VPD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 190,367 miles

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

Offside headlight main beam incorrect image

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2019 190,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside headlight main beam incorrect image

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 189,030 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyre valves perished

centre brake light slightly perished

drivers door catch slightly worn

head lamps slightly perished

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2018 189,030 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyre valves perished

centre brake light slightly perished

drivers door catch slightly worn

head lamps slightly perished

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 188,104 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 188,104 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 May 2017 188,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 186,999 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated on dash.

oil leak on engine.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight wear in handbrake lever.

Fail 5 May 2016 186,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management lamp illuminated on dash.

oil leak on engine.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight wear in handbrake lever.

Pass 7 May 2015 184,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 3 May 2014 180,051 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

noise from front suspension / brakes

Fail 3 May 2014 180,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

noise from front suspension / brakes

Pass 3 May 2013 173,069 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 164,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 164,493 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 152,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 142,558 miles

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 15 Apr 2009 134,919 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 134,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 128,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 116,444 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 116,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 29 Mar 2006 98,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 98,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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