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SC03 PHN

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 146,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 139,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 136,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 136,343 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 132,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 132,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 121,225 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,310 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,222 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 103,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc's slightly deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,929 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,344 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

service lamp on

various body damage

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,388 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 PHN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

SC03 PHN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SC03 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 PHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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