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DC03 DXG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f head lamp loose from lower bracket

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 187,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 174,386 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 148,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 121,258 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

ugly driver

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 154,072 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,031 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 92,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,985 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Nearside Tyre Worn On The Edges - JUST LEGAL

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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DC03 DXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC03 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 DC03 DXG registered?

DC03 DXG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DC03 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 DXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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