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DF03 XDB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,956 mi
Last recorded183,956 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 183,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 177,478 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 177,478 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

reversing light illuminated all the time

Pass 30 Aug 2017 172,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 172,386 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 164,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 160,085 miles

E.M.L

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 151,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 151,854 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 137,674 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,879 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,371 miles

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f inner brake disc is slightly worn

rear brake pads are approaching the limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 104,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,134 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 XDB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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