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SA03 NMV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,470 mi
Last recorded151,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 151,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 151,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 146,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 126,440 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 3 Jun 2013 126,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,467 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,611 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,866 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WIPERS POOR

Fail 11 Aug 2008 74,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WIPERS POOR

Pass 25 Jul 2007 70,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,551 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 NMV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

SA03 NMV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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