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SO03 XAH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,560 mi
Last recorded86,560 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 XAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,423 miles

nearside front body damage.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,417 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine overheating

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

unable to check n/s/r seat belt as child car seat fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded o/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,241 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,418 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,274 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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SO03 XAH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO03 XAH, 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 SO03 XAH registered?

SO03 XAH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is SO03 XAH safe to buy?

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