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SW03 NYU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,017 mi
Last recorded93,017 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,493 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,781 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,570 miles

brakes checked with tapley meter ***

e.m.l. light on

e.s.p. light on. ***

headlamp leveller not working

rear pads low

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes checked with tapley meter ***

e.m.l. light on

e.s.p. light on. ***

headlamp leveller not working

rear pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,719 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)

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 NYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

SW03 NYU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is SW03 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 NYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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