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SM03 SXR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,979 mi
Last recorded186,979 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 186,979 miles

Nearside cv boot

Offside handbrake performance

Pass 14 May 2016 168,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 168,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 161,098 miles

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 161,098 miles

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

o/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 153,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 141,278 miles

rear exhaust bracket

Fail 4 May 2013 141,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust bracket

Pass 12 May 2012 127,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 127,376 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear discs & pads worn, grooved & corroded

nsf headlight slightly dim & cloudy

Pass 29 Apr 2011 116,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,460 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 110,678 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 110,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 92,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 73,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 73,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 55,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,036 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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SM03 SXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM03 SXR, 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 SM03 SXR registered?

SM03 SXR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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