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AO03 DDK

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,025 mi
Last recorded193,025 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 193,025 miles

diesel misting on diesel pump

Pass 10 Aug 2017 181,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 172,039 miles

Both headlights faded.

Nearside rear tyre about 3.5mm and both rear cracking.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,684 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 152,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 142,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 130,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 115,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,864 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO03 DDK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO03 DDK, 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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AO03 DDK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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