MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section holed but not within 30cm of mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section holed but not within 30cm of mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component insecure door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front sill section rusted and holed but not within 30 cm of any mounting points
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill section rusted and holed but not with in 30cm of any mounting points
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r handbrake cable/caliper action slightly restricted
suspension leg top mountings under bonnet at different levels
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r handbrake cable/caliper action slightly restricted
suspension leg top mountings under bonnet at different levels
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB03 VJA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SB03 VJA, 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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SB03 VJA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2003.
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