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S3 BDO

2003 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,017 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output minimum beam requirements only just meet (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 124,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 has 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output minimum beam requirements only just meet (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,128 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,128 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 118,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened insecure (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened insecure (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,387 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,291 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

engine management light on

missfire at idle

rear engine mounting lightly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2010 59,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

engine management light on

missfire at idle

rear engine mounting lightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,371 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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S3 BDO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S3 BDO, 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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S3 BDO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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