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DA53 VMP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VMP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 132,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 131,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,603 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,517 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,276 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,850 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 105,839 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,764 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,937 miles

WARNING LAMP ON DASH LITE

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,521 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,417 miles

ESP light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,417 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ESP light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,169 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,860 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,860 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,166 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 VMP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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