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TCZ 1803

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 1803
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,530 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 121,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeter (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeter (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 118,612 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 118,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 92,439 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,127 miles

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

play in both rear axle bushes

xenon headlamp kit fitted to standard headlamps

Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,127 miles

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

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

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

play in both rear axle bushes

xenon headlamp kit fitted to standard headlamps

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,934 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light indicates a fault

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,934 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

slight play in rear axle bushes

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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TCZ 1803 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TCZ 1803, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCZ 1803 registered?

TCZ 1803 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is TCZ 1803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 1803 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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