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SF03 EEL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 131,213 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,796 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,176 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,984 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,983 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,177 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

Fail 9 Aug 2012 81,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,783 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 59,671 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 59,671 miles

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.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,088 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,993 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,584 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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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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