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DE53 UOK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UOK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 95,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 94,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,655 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,507 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,500 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,427 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,016 miles

oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on dash showing fault

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,220 miles

nearside front tyre wall poor

offside front tyre wall poor

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,741 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 UOK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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