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DF03 TZU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,652 mi
Last recorded136,652 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 127,762 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 127,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,686 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 104,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,427 miles

Both front tyres starting to peresh

Both rear tyre wearing unevenly inner and outer shoulders

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Small cut nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,579 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Both front tyres starting to peresh

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 54,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front wheel arch liner slightly damaged

reaqr no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,380 miles

n/s front wheel arch liner slightly damaged

reaqr no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,825 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily inner edges. Offside almost devoid of tread

Small amount af condensation in offside rear light

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,932 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

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 TZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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