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AF03 VGU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,368 miles

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

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sli weep from inner cv boot

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 106,090 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remains (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mmremains (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remains (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mmremains (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SatNav mount removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bracket corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,687 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting detached

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread and outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting detached

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread and outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,511 miles

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 61,439 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,817 miles

Offside 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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AF03 VGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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