MOT Status
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157,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes binding on free wheel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brakes binding on free wheel
oil leak osf driveshaft seal
slight play nsf wheel
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 VDG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VDG, 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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What year was S3 VDG registered?
S3 VDG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is S3 VDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S3 VDG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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