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SL03 XHD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,164 mi
Last recorded172,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 172,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Fail 2 Oct 2019 172,163 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 29 Sep 2018 159,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 159,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure midsection hangar insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,829 miles

LOW ANTIFREEZE

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 139,828 miles

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

LOW ANTIFREEZE

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 130,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 130,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,486 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,345 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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SL03 XHD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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