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SCZ 2789

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 2789
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,312 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

headlamps misty

traction control light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 141,312 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

headlamps misty

traction control light on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,081 miles

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

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

air bag light turned out on test and stayed out ??

brake pad light on

front headlamps faded

mil light on

Fail 8 Feb 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front headlamps faded

mil light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,262 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Traction control light on

Fail 27 Feb 2016 122,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,937 miles

both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

engine management lamp on

front brake discs corroding on edges

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light illiuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,363 miles

air bag light indicates a fault

o\s windscreen wiper starting to split

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SCZ 2789 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCZ 2789, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCZ 2789 registered?

SCZ 2789 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SCZ 2789 safe to buy?

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