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ST03 WFH

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,306 mi
Last recorded117,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 WFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,306 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear shock absorber strut covers deteriorated/split

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,301 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front brake pad wear indicator broken (3.5.1g)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear shock absorber strut covers deteriorated/split

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,579 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 11,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler on floor insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 103,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,406 miles

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

HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER N /S FRONT SUSPENTION BROKEN

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front level sensor broken

Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front level sensor broken

nearside front tyre side wall very soft

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,299 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,012 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear discs worn & corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,593 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,815 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of wearing more on edges due to tyre design

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,217 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

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 WFH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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