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SV03 VCP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,398 mi
Last recorded142,398 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 VCP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all indicators showing slight white light

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

Fail 15 Aug 2018 142,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all indicators showing slight white light

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

undertray below front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 129,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 84,145 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,356 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,925 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 40,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,897 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

wear on outer edge of left hand front tyre and near legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,793 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 VCP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV03 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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