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SE03 VBK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,453 mi
Last recorded117,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,501 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 22,843 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 VBK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBK, 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 SE03 VBK registered?

SE03 VBK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SE03 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 VBK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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