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SL03 DXY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,460 mi
Last recorded151,460 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 DXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 147,673 miles

osr brake disc blued

Fail 13 Mar 2019 147,543 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front headlights glazed over (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osr brake disc blued

Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,735 miles

osr handbrake efficiency just met

slight corrosion to osr and nsr brake pipes

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,713 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,147 miles

both rear tyres feathering outside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

play in steering rack

product on headlight lens o/s/f

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres feathering outside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

play in steering rack

product on headlight lens o/s/f

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,212 miles

steering angle sensor light on

Fail 14 Feb 2015 99,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering angle sensor light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 72,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,649 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SL03 DXY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL03 DXY, 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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SL03 DXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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