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D11 SUW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 SUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 82,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,933 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash, wear lead on n/s/f has been severed, brake pads not low.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,806 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,926 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,850 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,977 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,036 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,977 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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D11 SUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D11 SUW, 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 D11 SUW registered?

D11 SUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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