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SL03 XHG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,349 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,994 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

undertray insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,041 miles

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)

radiator nsf corner seeping

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,153 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,563 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 XHG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL03 XHG registered?

SL03 XHG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SL03 XHG safe to buy?

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