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DE03 UPM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,732 mi
Last recorded94,732 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,732 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 94,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 86,170 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,699 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,567 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 58,166 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,357 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,188 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,209 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,226 miles

A brake inbalance is starting,pad/discs need attention.

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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DE03 UPM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE03 UPM, 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 DE03 UPM registered?

DE03 UPM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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