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SW03 XAA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,293 mi
Last recorded163,293 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,293 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 163,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 146,290 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 146,270 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,533 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 135,516 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,187 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 116,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,653 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,445 miles

slight movement from o/s/f tie rod joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,560 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,834 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,207 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 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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