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SA03 WOM

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,113 mi
Last recorded136,113 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2016 136,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 plus nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 tyre cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,508 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,977 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,563 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,651 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded and thin. Pads 3/4 worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,276 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES CRACKING

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 30,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,807 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 WOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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