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A3 UUB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,464 mi
Last recorded170,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 170,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel car has been lowered (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 162,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 153,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres perished/cracked on side walls

Fail 10 Jun 2013 134,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 134,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 130,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 124,484 miles

Handbrake only just meets the limits

Pass 28 May 2010 110,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,807 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2009 96,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2008 79,648 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 79,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 54,628 miles

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

Rear discs corroded and worn!

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 34,552 miles

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

20% inbalance on front brake. nearside slow. †160-200

Front tyre worn off on edge.TRACK??

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A3 UUB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UUB, 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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A3 UUB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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