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SL03 ZVV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,256 mi
Last recorded140,256 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,519 miles

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

Offside Front headlight misty

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight misty

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 96,652 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,581 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp illuminated on dash

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp illuminated on dash

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

offside front and nearside front electric windows not operating up or down

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

offside front and nearside front electric windows not operating up or down

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,632 miles

Both front susension bush has some wear

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

front & rear disc wear

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,777 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 ZVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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