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VA03 HTP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HTP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 93,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 91,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deterioate (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 23 May 2016 90,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,923 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,149 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,413 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 HTP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

VA03 HTP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is VA03 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 HTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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