MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight uneven tyre tread wear to offside front tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front head lamp covers fadded
front wishbone rear bushes weak and cracking
surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe before flexi hose on rear axle
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front head lamp covers fadded
front wishbone rear bushes weak and cracking
surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe before flexi hose on rear axle
Both rear tyres are worn low
Rear number plate is delaminating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres are worn low
Rear number plate is delaminating
air bag light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface rust on brake discs
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH03 DZS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SH03 DZS, 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 SH03 DZS registered?
SH03 DZS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2003.
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