MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r brake slightly binding
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)
o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA03 XPR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?
VA03 XPR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is VA03 XPR safe to buy?
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