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ST03 AZV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 164,352 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 158,529 miles

advise rear exhaust box

advise rear subframe bushs

advise rear subframe corrosion

Fail 22 May 2019 158,529 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise rear exhaust box

advise rear subframe bushs

advise rear subframe corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,388 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outter skin

Pass 18 Apr 2017 151,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 147,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 142,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 138,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 133,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 128,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front inner brake discs slight corrosion

front inner pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 117,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 112,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,229 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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ST03 AZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ST03 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST03 AZV registered?

ST03 AZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is ST03 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 AZV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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