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VU03 EBL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 85,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,426 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE FADEING

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER AND OUTER

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE FADEING

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER WITH UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER AND OUTER

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,881 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,993 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise unable to fully assess damage to nearside front brake hose

Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise unable to fully assess damage to nearside front brake hose

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,023 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 40,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres have some cracking to tread area

Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres have some cracking to tread area

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,305 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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VU03 EBL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU03 EBL, 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 VU03 EBL registered?

VU03 EBL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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