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SA03 ONB

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,397 mi
Last recorded176,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ONB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 176,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 164,197 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

em light on

Pass 1 Aug 2015 159,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 151,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 145,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 145,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light on ?

Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,445 miles

airbag warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

nearside headlight adjuster faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 12 Jul 2012 131,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

nearside headlight adjuster faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 5 Aug 2011 116,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,990 miles

n/s/f tyrewall cut.

n/s/r tyre sinner sidewall split but no cords showing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyrewall cut.

n/s/r tyre sinner sidewall split but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,817 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,753 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 41,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ONB is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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