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SE03 BZW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,896 mi
Last recorded167,896 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 167,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 167,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 161,248 miles

corrosion to under body

rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Sep 2018 161,247 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under body

rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,420 miles

osf cv boot outer deteriorated

osr child seat fitted

slight play in nsf anti roll bar linkage

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Cut in tyre but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 134,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level warning lamp illuminated ( oil level checked and topped up with 1l of recomended oil before emitions test carried out)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 136,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,975 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 122,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 108,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 108,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 92,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 74,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,887 miles

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

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

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

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 20 Jun 2006 55,263 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 BZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE03 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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