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SA03 CEX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 128,931 miles

Headlights poor images

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,195 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 123,195 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively screen greasey (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps bit dim

one centre brake light bulb inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2014 109,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps bit dim

one centre brake light bulb inoperative

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,711 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,929 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,936 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges at 3-4mm

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

o/s side repeter slightly white

o/s/f tyre wearing at edge 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

slight play at o/s/f ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,952 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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SA03 CEX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA03 CEX, 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 SA03 CEX registered?

SA03 CEX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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