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SF03 EDN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,317 mi
Last recorded197,317 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 197,317 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f

Fail 27 Feb 2021 197,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion o/s/f

Pass 16 Sep 2019 194,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 181,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 162,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 157,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 157,085 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 133,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear engine mount/stabilizer rubber split.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 133,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear engine mount/stabilizer rubber split.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 128,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,794 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,504 miles

Electronic Stability Programme malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 110,504 miles

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

Electronic Stability Programme malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,420 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 96,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,619 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

air bag light on

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,630 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SF03 EDN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF03 EDN, 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 SF03 EDN registered?

SF03 EDN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is SF03 EDN safe to buy?

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