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SN03 VOM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,859 mi
Last recorded218,859 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 218,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 218,859 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 207,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 207,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 192,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 174,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 163,840 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r tyre at tread depth limit in places around inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 163,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r tyre at tread depth limit in places around inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 153,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 143,014 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 143,012 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 129,045 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,818 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 108,818 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 92,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,304 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall-no cords exposed.

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,379 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,844 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 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOM, 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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SN03 VOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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