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SW03 NZA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,934 miles

front sub frame corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating

offside front sill corroding

offside front suspension arm corroding

offside front tyre inner edge wear

power steering pipes corroding

rear axle corroding

slight rack wear nearside steering

windscreen chipped

wing indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sub frame corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating

mil light on

offside front sill corroding

offside front suspension arm corroding

offside front tyre inner edge wear

power steering pipes corroding

rear axle corroding

slight rack wear nearside steering

windscreen chipped

wing indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,597 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake disc corroding

offside rear brake hose steel pipe corroding

offside rear damper corroding

offside seat belt slight fraying front

rear axle corroding

wing indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,597 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake hose steel pipe corroding

offside rear damper corroding

offside seat belt slight fraying front

rear axle corroding

wing indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,133 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 24 Jul 2007 5,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,800 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 NZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NZA, 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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SW03 NZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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