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2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,059 mi
Last recorded129,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 NUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 129,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot difficult to close/ rear interior light on correct soon

rear safty belts difficult to check items on rear seat

strong advise nearside front tyre getting low in tread depth change soon

warning light on dash traction control light on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 116,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

VERY STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5mm OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front lower suspention arms rear bushes slighty split

offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 4mm of tread left

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,655 miles

1/damage to rear bumper near side rear

2rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Mar 2011 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1/damage to rear bumper near side rear

2rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2010 98,593 miles

.. offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2010 98,593 miles

.. offside rear brake slight bind

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

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,891 miles

official sticker in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Mar 2009 83,891 miles

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

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

official sticker in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,792 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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WV03 NUB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV03 NUB, 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 WV03 NUB registered?

WV03 NUB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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