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TFZ 7881

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,225 mi
Last recorded104,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 7881
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides covered with tinted plastic film (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion in places

timing belt covers missing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear and osf tyres balding inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,057 miles

both rear and osf tyres balding inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,930 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 46,900 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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TFZ 7881 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFZ 7881, 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 TFZ 7881 registered?

TFZ 7881 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is TFZ 7881 safe to buy?

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