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SG03 RXS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,848 mi
Last recorded150,848 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 142 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Sep 2017 131,142 miles

Brake performance not tested not done due to front springs broken possibly causing further damage (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 130,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discouloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discoulouerd (1.7.5a)

catalyst rattleing inside

rear brakes just passed limit for imbalance limit 30% was 28%

Fail 8 Oct 2015 124,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional treaded tyre fitted wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot burst (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discouloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discoulouerd (1.7.5a)

catalyst rattleing inside

nearside rear outer sidewall slightly perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,108 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 116,108 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,227 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,116 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,959 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 73,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,958 miles

F/N/S TYRE IS JUST ABOVE 2.5MM, LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SG03 RXS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG03 RXS, 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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SG03 RXS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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