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DF03 COH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,138 mi
Last recorded122,138 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 COH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,138 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 122,138 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,178 miles

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

engine light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

temporary repair done to nearside front wheel arch

traction control light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,612 miles

Cut in tyre tread O/S rear tyre.

Engine management light staying on.

N/S front wing covered in tape.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Small amount of play in O/S and N/S rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints.

Thorn in N/S rear tyre.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,612 miles

Cut in tyre tread O/S rear tyre.

Engine management light staying on.

N/S front wing covered in tape.

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Small amount of play in O/S and N/S rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints.

Thorn in N/S rear tyre.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,512 miles

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

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

e.m.l light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 86,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,638 miles

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

engine managment light stays on

rear no plate deteriorated

traction control light stays on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine managment light stays on

rear no plate deteriorated

traction control light stays on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,922 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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DF03 COH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 COH, 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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What year was DF03 COH registered?

DF03 COH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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