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SV03 VCY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,988 mi
Last recorded131,988 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,988 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,860 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,831 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 129,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 127,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,626 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear coil spring broken at extreme end

Fail 24 Oct 2012 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear coil spring broken at extreme end

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,451 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 86,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,966 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,778 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,418 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 VCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VCY, 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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What year was SV03 VCY registered?

SV03 VCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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