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SX03 CYA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,798 miles

Mil on, pre failiure date

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Cover loose also (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, cover loose also (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Disc backing plates heavily corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Genral corrosion , heavy in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 93,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Mil on, pre failiure date

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Cover loose also (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, cover loose also (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Disc backing plates heavily corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Genral corrosion , heavy in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,061 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas with corrosion underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Mil on, pre failure date

Rear Disc backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,060 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Mil on

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cuts in tread also, ADVISE to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil low

Rear Disc backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Disc backing plates poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,463 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Disc backing plates poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion underneath

Mil on but pre failure date.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Disc backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 91,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion underneath

Mil on but pre failure date.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Disc backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,530 miles

Both rear brake backing plates badly corroded

EML on dash, vehicle pre 2008

Front headlamps slightly misted

Offside Front Outer CV boot inner clip insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear shocker covers loose

Fail 21 Nov 2018 91,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear brake backing plates badly corroded

Front headlamps slightly misted

Offside Front Outer CV boot inner clip insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear shocker covers loose

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,024 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY GROOVED ON OUTER FACE

BOTH REAR DUST PLATES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

M.I.L. ON

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,026 miles

BOLT IN N/S/R TYRE

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOLT IN N/S/R TYRE

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

OIL LOW

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 84,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 83,138 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,149 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,141 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,182 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,429 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2006 22,489 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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SX03 CYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SX03 CYA, 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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SX03 CYA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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