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DE53 DMU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,369 mi
Last recorded142,369 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 142,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 142,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020
Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,005 miles

rear disc corred

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,716 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 127,650 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 121,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,896 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,846 miles

After market H.I.D xenon headlamp kit fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 109,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,872 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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DE53 DMU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE53 DMU, 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 DE53 DMU registered?

DE53 DMU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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