MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlights poor images
Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
n/s wiper blade poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
n/s wiper blade poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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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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.
Is SA03 CEX safe to buy?
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