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DE53 DPN

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,066 mi
Last recorded126,066 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 126,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,540 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,138 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,353 miles

Both rear wheels have a slight bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 84,452 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,658 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,525 miles

rear disc brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear disc brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,990 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 47,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,927 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,509 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 DPN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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