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SY03 VMF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,056 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,127 miles

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

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

One part of the high level stop light in-op

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,476 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,455 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,024 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached although it still supports the exhaust system

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,024 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached although it still supports the exhaust system

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,551 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,687 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,746 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)

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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SY03 VMF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SY03 VMF, 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 SY03 VMF registered?

SY03 VMF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SY03 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 VMF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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