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VO03 XEG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,637 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre 80% worn

tail gate secured closed,boot checked from inside car

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,635 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre 80% worn

tail gate secured closed,boot checked from inside car

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,437 miles

both front strut top mounts have some play

nearside front brake disc pitted/scorred

offside wiper blade getting worn

some play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,432 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front strut top mounts have some play

nearside front brake disc pitted/scorred

offside wiper blade getting worn

some play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

advice eml light on

advice oil leak around gear box

Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,483 miles

advice oil leak around gear box

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

advice eml light on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,506 miles

Oil leak

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

advice eml light dash light on

Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

advice eml light dash light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,706 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2014 92,706 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,062 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine mil light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,633 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advice brake dash warning light on

advice eml light on

advice gear box oil leak

advice rear tyres both with flats spots

Fail 28 Jan 2012 77,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advice brake dash warning light on

advice eml light on

advice gear box oil leak

advice rear tyres both with flats spots

Fail 29 Jan 2011 69,825 miles

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

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

advice front discs worn and rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,825 miles

advice front discs worn and rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,516 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside front

front discs worn

gearbox oil leak

offside top kit squeeking

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,516 miles

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

baby seat fitted to nearside front

front discs worn

gearbox oil leak

offside top kit squeeking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,954 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

oil leaks

rear discs corroded

slight movement in front top mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,345 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 XEG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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