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SP03 ADU

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

796,020 mi
Last recorded796,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ADU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 796,020 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,591 miles

Exhaust centre mount braket welds broken

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,925 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 67,925 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs very badly pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,018 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,660 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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SP03 ADU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP03 ADU, 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 SP03 ADU registered?

SP03 ADU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 ADU safe to buy?

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