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VA03 UHK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,087 mi
Last recorded164,087 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 164,087 miles

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

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

Vehicle has knocking noise when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2017 164,084 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle has knocking noise when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2016 156,548 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's pitted & scored (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 156,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's pitted & scored (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,009 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 152,988 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 142,873 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 108,317 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,103 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate delaminating

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,518 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 69,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,553 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,553 miles

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

1) N/S/F Tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,414 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 UHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UHK, 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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VA03 UHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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