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AU03 FGD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,634 mi
Last recorded157,634 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 157,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 145,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,101 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2021 141,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,294 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,255 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 121,255 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,162 miles

exhaust in poor condtion

front inner pads look low

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,232 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,244 miles

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated (small split on inner ends)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,244 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated (small split on inner ends)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,528 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 79,527 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,752 miles

oil on minimum

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,189 miles

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,171 miles

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

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,381 miles

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,176 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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AU03 FGD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AU03 FGD, 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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AU03 FGD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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