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SE03 VBL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 106,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,003 miles

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

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

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

engine is noisy

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine is noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,226 miles

EML ON

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play on both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML ON

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play on both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 94,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,100 miles

Coolant leak

engine managment light on?

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,100 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,967 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VBL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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