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DE03 UPR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,131 mi
Last recorded191,131 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 191,131 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 184,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 178,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 172,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 166,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 155,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 138,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 134,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 110,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 80,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,923 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 69,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UPR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

DE03 UPR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is DE03 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 UPR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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