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AD03 UPC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,393 mi
Last recorded187,393 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 187,393 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. handle broken (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image needs cleaning (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure snapped (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image needs cleaning (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear damage to body

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

traction control light on dash

Pass 6 Aug 2015 176,610 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 176,601 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 173,635 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 171,698 miles

both front tyres 1.6 mm badly worn inner edge and perished

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate faded

rear wheel rims dented

stone chip windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2013 171,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front tyres 1.6 mm badly worn inner edge and perished

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate faded

rear wheel rims dented

stone chip windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 166,695 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

offside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Fail 5 Jul 2012 166,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

offside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 6 Jul 2011 155,579 miles

both rear wheel rims dented

rear discs corroded

stone chip windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2011 155,579 miles

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

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

both rear wheel rims dented

rear discs corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 137,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,367 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2009 122,367 miles

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

front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,797 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 55,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AD03 UPC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD03 UPC, 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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AD03 UPC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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