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VF03 MHY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 MHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,683 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape & perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,828 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,065 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,864 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,861 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,797 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,797 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 28,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,890 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,840 miles

both rear tyres feathering

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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VF03 MHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VF03 MHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 MHY registered?

VF03 MHY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is VF03 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 MHY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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