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SW03 NZD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,187 mi
Last recorded156,187 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 156,187 miles

Both rear bump stops split advise

Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 149,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm not 3/4way across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,551 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 112,447 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCK CASES DROPED

Fail 16 Oct 2012 112,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCK CASES DROPED

Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,635 miles

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre and close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre wearing down close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,170 miles

1.brake fluid level level down slightly †2.o/s/f tyre close to wear bars †3.n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,913 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZD, 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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What year was SW03 NZD registered?

SW03 NZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SW03 NZD safe to buy?

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