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S31 ADG

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 ADG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 109,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,367 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil spillage..

sign of repair

srs lamp on

Fail 19 Oct 2009 91,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil spillage..

sign of repair

srs lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,108 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,857 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 56,857 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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S31 ADG is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S31 ADG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 ADG registered?

S31 ADG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is S31 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 ADG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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