MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Lower shocker poorly fitted to hub
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake pipe coated not allowing proper inspection
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inter -cooler boost pipe at engine poorly fitted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
slight movement from o/s/f tie rod joint
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside track arm balljoint slightly worn
Nail in nearside front tyre
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SW03 XAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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