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DF03 TZD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,791 mi
Last recorded176,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 176,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 176,791 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre support (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORDERLINE ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive area of sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,440 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 3 Sep 2020 161,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 28 May 2019 152,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,913 miles

center exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

middle exhaust bracket snapped

offside headlamp deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2014 116,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 116,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 99,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes binding

Pass 25 May 2011 88,972 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in n/s track rod arm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,364 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,246 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 TZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF03 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

DF03 TZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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