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SA03 CGT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 CGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 89,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,087 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,076 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing windcreen rear view mirror (8.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill jacking point (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp rotten (7.1.2)

Rear disc corroded

rear wiper and motor missing

water leaking from front of the car

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,199 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2011 659,623 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both sills damaged

nearside rear light lens slightly insecure

traction control lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,964 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

engine managment light on

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,696 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 26,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,377 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 CGT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CGT, 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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SA03 CGT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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