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DA53 VMJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,044 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 87,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

under-body panels fitted

under-tray loose

Fail 9 May 2019 87,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under-body panels fitted

under-tray loose

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 81,593 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 81,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,274 miles

front fog lights not working

nearside front outer c/v boot poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,786 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,786 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,520 miles

tyre that were advisory at original test have been swopped to rear (n/s/r & n/s/f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 57,490 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2009 43,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,337 miles

NSR wheel has damage (scuffs)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OSR Wheel has kerb damage & tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,958 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 VMJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VMJ, 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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DA53 VMJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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