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SE03 BZD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,140 miles

EML on

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,139 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,212 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,212 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,667 miles

x2 rear tyres on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low, outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear low, worn very low on the inner edge.

The offside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge, starting to crack.

The rear exhaust heat shield loose.

The rear sub-frame heavily corroded.

The rev counter not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 116,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low, outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear low, worn very low on the inner edge.

The offside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge, starting to crack.

The rear exhaust heat shield loose.

The rear sub-frame heavily corroded.

The rev counter not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The Rev counter not working.

The near side front brake binding slightly.

The near side rear and off side rear tyres showing signs of wear/slightly cracking.

The off side front tyre starting to wear low on the tyre edge.

The rear exhaust box heat sheild loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight tyre damage to the near side front and off side front outer tyre walls.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 113,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The Rev counter not working.

The near side rear and off side rear tyres showing signs of wear/slightly cracking.

The off side front tyre starting to wear low on the tyre edge.

The rear exhaust box heat sheild loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight tyre damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

The nearside front brake binding slightly.

The offside front tyre showing some wear.

The rear brake pads showing some wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,706 miles

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

offside front outer cv boot slightly perrished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,425 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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SE03 BZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE03 BZD, 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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SE03 BZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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