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SV03 VCZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,714 mi
Last recorded116,714 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted both rear and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad warning on dash

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,889 miles

Nearside Rear flex hose close to wheel [advise to be repositioned]

Offside Rear brake hose close to wheel[advise to be repositioned]

brake pedal soft? advise to be rebled after running in period [new brakes fitted all round]

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,568 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 103,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper feed , (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 97,217 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 92,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of frame at suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine temperature high.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,931 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,549 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,020 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,431 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,722 miles

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

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

front discs corroded/grooved

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 15,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,633 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 VCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SV03 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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