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DE53 DTZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 129,240 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Shows Slight Cracking to Inner Side Wall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

EML illuminated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,901 miles

EML light illuminated at time of test

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jan 2016 98,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light illuminated at time of test

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,409 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield lose at rear

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,739 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,647 miles

E M L stays on

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

Pass 18 May 2011 60,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 60,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,182 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 DTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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