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SD03 EHK

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,478 mi
Last recorded162,478 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 EHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 156,585 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 151,112 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 105,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/s/r Tyre Perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,659 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/s/r Tyre Perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,409 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 76,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 65,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,390 miles

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

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

high level brake light has one led bulb out

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,340 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,935 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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SD03 EHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD03 EHK, 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 SD03 EHK registered?

SD03 EHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is SD03 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 EHK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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