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ST03 TMX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,800 mi
Last recorded231,800 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 TMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 231,800 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 231,789 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 208,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 208,631 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 200,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 185,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 165,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 165,253 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 147,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 128,513 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 128,513 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre worn to lergal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,486 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 108,486 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,202 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 TMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST03 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

ST03 TMX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is ST03 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 TMX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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