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DA53 UOB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,330 mi
Last recorded158,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 158,330 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Front UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing COVERS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 151,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 143,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 131,867 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRAKING ON INNER WALL

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,867 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRAKING ON INNER WALL

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,039 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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DA53 UOB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA53 UOB, 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 DA53 UOB registered?

DA53 UOB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DA53 UOB safe to buy?

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