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AF03 UPA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,887 mi
Last recorded141,887 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 135,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,346 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 126,346 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,705 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread +CRACKED /DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,705 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread +CRACKED /DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside side repeater has temp repair

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,445 miles

front no plate damage within limits time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,933 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,144 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,851 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 14 Mar 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,037 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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AF03 UPA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF03 UPA, 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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AF03 UPA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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