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AP03 DXG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,844 mi
Last recorded161,844 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 161,844 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 161,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 152,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 143,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel cap slightly cracked but not leaking.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 134,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 118,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,331 miles

Cat heat shield missing and bracket missing.

Childs seat fitted in nearside rear not allowing full belt inspection.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight cracking in upper section of servo pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,583 miles

All wiper blades split at ends.

Brake servo pipe starting to crack.

Front tyres starting to wear inner edges and near limit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,184 miles

Offside rear disc slightly blue not binding at time of test.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Small cracks in servo pipe.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,683 miles

Centre silencer bracket missing, still secure.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Slight perishing on front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,938 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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AP03 DXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP03 DXG, 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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What year was AP03 DXG registered?

AP03 DXG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AP03 DXG safe to buy?

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