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UCZ 3679

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 3679
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 126,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,534 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 85,545 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray loose

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear stops and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear stops and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind off ( off side rear )

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear stops and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear stops and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind off ( off side rear )

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,362 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut on sidewall

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut on sidewall

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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UCZ 3679 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCZ 3679, 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 UCZ 3679 registered?

UCZ 3679 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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