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SW03 FCM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,705 mi
Last recorded186,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 186,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 180,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 180,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 173,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 173,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 156,342 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 156,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 143,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 127,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,783 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,783 miles

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

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,856 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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SW03 FCM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SW03 FCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 FCM registered?

SW03 FCM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is SW03 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 FCM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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