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SP03 AUM

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 82,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to split around center pin

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake binding on (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

Fail 4 May 2017 82,291 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to split around center pin

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake binding on (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,161 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low,17%

Fail 13 Apr 2016 77,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake efficiency low,17%

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,339 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,107 miles

15% imbalance on front brakes,offside reading low

Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 54,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,027 miles

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)

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 AUM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP03 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

SP03 AUM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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