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TIG 9389

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 9389
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,132 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing Pad has become detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,633 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 72,540 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater not working on hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Not working on hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Not working on hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,254 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 66,254 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded possible fracture lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight freeplay detected nearside front road wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,951 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,713 miles

front and rear brake discs haevily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,862 miles

corrosion all brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 21,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads slight distortion

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Dec 2005 15,450 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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TIG 9389 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TIG 9389, 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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TIG 9389 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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