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A3 XFX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,455 mi
Last recorded42,455 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 42,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 41,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing/fender Corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front wing/fender Corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under side all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 41,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,631 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,684 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 39,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,417 miles

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,145 miles

front and rear tyre treads cracking

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 8 Mar 2012 32,479 miles

front and rear tyre treads and walls cracking (recomend replacement)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,300 miles

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

all tyre treads cracking

front side windows tinted may or may not be suitable for highway use

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,299 miles

front and rear tyre treads cracking

front door window tint may not be suitable for use on public highway

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,361 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 XFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 XFX registered?

A3 XFX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is A3 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XFX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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