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SN03 APH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 APH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 135,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,861 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 127,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 127,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Both (1.1.C.1b)

Engine management light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,309 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 124,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 119,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,854 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,879 miles

ESP lamp illuminated.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,969 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 71,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,557 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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SN03 APH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SN03 APH, 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 SN03 APH registered?

SN03 APH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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