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DE53 DNO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn bald on inner edge & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated slight movement. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,339 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 92,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,361 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,734 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,734 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,418 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 80,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,957 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,790 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre deterioating and getting low

Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre deterioating and getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,692 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on

esp light on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on

esp light on

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine light and warning light on dash

part worn tyres fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine covers fitted

engine light and warning light on dash

part worn tyres fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,425 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven tread

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

Nearside wing mirror outer cover damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,873 miles

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 DNO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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