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DE53 DSO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,503 mi
Last recorded124,503 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 124,503 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 124,503 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,087 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to the limit and needs changing asap

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,087 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to the limit and needs changing asap

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,239 miles

Nearside 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 DSO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 DSO registered?

DE53 DSO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is DE53 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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