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VU03 XAD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,384 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,207 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 105,207 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 101,554 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 101,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,889 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,438 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 48,001 miles

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

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 XAD 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 XAD, 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 VU03 XAD registered?

VU03 XAD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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