MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chip on front window
engine management light on
o/s/r slight brake bind
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chip on front window
engine management light on
o/s/r slight brake bind
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine managment light staying on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine managment light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
air bag light on
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF03 EEL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EEL, 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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SF03 EEL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2003.
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