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SC03 PGU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,698 mi
Last recorded123,698 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,698 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2021 123,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,084 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,013 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON TRAILING ARM (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

Offside Front TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL (NO EXPOSED CORDS)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG TRAILING ARM (INCLUDES FLEXY SECTION) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,737 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

Offside Front TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL (NO EXPOSED CORDS)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG TRAILING ARM (INCLUDES FLEXY SECTION) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,157 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has a small cut on the sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has a small cut on the sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,624 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,624 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,339 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,473 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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SC03 PGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SC03 PGU, 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 SC03 PGU registered?

SC03 PGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SC03 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 PGU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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