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A3 XAT

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside + offside inner driveshaft boot small clips missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/front inner gator insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,645 miles

advise front discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 56,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise front discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,907 miles

1) N/S and O/S Rear tyres close to legal limit (wearing on inner edges).

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,849 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 XAT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

A3 XAT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is A3 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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