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AK03 DDA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,026 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light dim

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper brake light dim

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,909 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy clutch

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,097 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,660 miles

All wheel rims corroded

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside and nearside rear main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,660 miles

All wheel rims corroded

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside rear main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR SHOWING LATERAL MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP OPERATION SLIGHTLY DULL.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,355 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,573 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,045 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Various brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Various brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,488 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,485 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 35,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2006 27,774 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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AK03 DDA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK03 DDA, 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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AK03 DDA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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