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VA03 FXE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,738 mi
Last recorded185,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 185,738 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 185,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 183,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 179,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 175,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 171,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 157,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,261 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,371 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,384 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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VA03 FXE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VA03 FXE, 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 VA03 FXE registered?

VA03 FXE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is VA03 FXE safe to buy?

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