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VO03 CLV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,457 mi
Last recorded181,457 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 CLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 181,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 178,959 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 178,943 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 175,791 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 175,776 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

service light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 168,371 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Jul 2014 168,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2013 149,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 128,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 128,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 114,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 106,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,015 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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VO03 CLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO03 CLV, 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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VO03 CLV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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