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ST03 RWL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 RWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,334 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2016 101,601 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 May 2013 78,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 78,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 73,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 66,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,769 miles

suspect slight roughness o/s front hub brg. binding rear brakes. exhaust front downpipe mount fractured but supporting advise repair. corroded n/s rear brake disc.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspect slight roughness o/s front hub brg. binding rear brakes. exhaust front downpipe mount fractured but supporting advise repair. corroded n/s rear brake disc.

Pass 28 May 2009 50,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,552 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 131,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 50,146 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 RWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RWL, 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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ST03 RWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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