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DC03 DXK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 84,312 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DXK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC03 DXK registered?

DC03 DXK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is DC03 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 DXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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