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SA03 WNU

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 151,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 146,376 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 146,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 145,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,440 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 139,106 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside handbrake cable is damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r brake slight binding. slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r brake slight binding. slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 119,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 105,867 miles

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

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

e.m.l on

Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,867 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,757 miles

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

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

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

e.m.l light on

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

e.m.l light on

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,924 miles

e/m/l light on

Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,924 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,558 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 WNU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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