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SD03 PXN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 PXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge very worn - corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge very worn - corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,073 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

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

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 PXN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXN, 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 SD03 PXN registered?

SD03 PXN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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