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SN03 VPT

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,228 mi
Last recorded162,228 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 162,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear tyres and wheels are different sizes

front subframe corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,814 miles

front and rear tyres and wheels are different sizes

Fail 24 Sep 2018 156,624 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear tyres and wheels are different sizes

Pass 3 Oct 2017 150,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 150,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 143,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both wiper blade ends split

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,070 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,589 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut on its inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on its outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 124,530 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut on its inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on its outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,934 miles

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

advise slight blow at front pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 70,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,235 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 VPT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN03 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

SN03 VPT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is SN03 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 VPT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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