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VA03 FXF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,275 mi
Last recorded130,275 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 124,799 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 124,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,022 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S & N/S rear shockabsorber bump stops damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

horn insecure

Fail 1 May 2014 104,310 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S & N/S rear shockabsorber bump stops damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

horn insecure

Fail 2 May 2013 62,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 62,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 85,281 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 85,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 75,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside & Nearside rear tyres tread out of shape

Pass 28 May 2010 67,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,724 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,132 miles

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

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

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 FXF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA03 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

VA03 FXF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is VA03 FXF safe to buy?

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