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SV03 UHP

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 UHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 999,999 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

floor rusty at subframe mounts

Pass 4 Feb 2022 999,999 miles

Advise Soft Brake Pedal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 999,999 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle Started to Overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Advise Soft Brake Pedal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 999,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 999,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,365 miles

beam pattern poor at o/s

Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,362 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

beam pattern poor at o/s

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower arm and steering arm corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front lower arm and steering arm corroded but not excessive

offside rear tyre mis shaped on outer sidewall

rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower arm and steering arm corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front lower arm and steering arm corroded but not excessive

offside rear tyre mis shaped on outer sidewall

rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,562 miles

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

Rear axle and front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 63,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle and front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,654 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,601 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,161 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,151 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,151 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,838 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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SV03 UHP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SV03 UHP, 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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SV03 UHP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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