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SW03 FCU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 135,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 135,111 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (lense?) (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,718 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 19,701 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2013 106,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,434 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,399 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSR tyre cuts in inside face,

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSR tyre cuts in inside face,

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,199 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 67,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,307 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 47,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 47,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FCU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW03 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

SW03 FCU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SW03 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 FCU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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