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A3 PRT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,327 mi
Last recorded151,327 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 151,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 147,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 147,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in top of windscreen out of wiping area

nearside front outer cv boot slightly wet

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 124,761 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer cv boot slightly wet

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,262 miles

nsr coil spring cracked at extreme end

slight knock from front end when service brake apllied

Fail 25 Aug 2012 92,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsr coil spring cracked at extreme end

slight knock from front end when service brake apllied

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,877 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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A3 PRT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 PRT, 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 A3 PRT registered?

A3 PRT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A3 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PRT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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