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DF53 DXX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 45,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,770 miles

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

edges worn at o/s front tyre

engine oil at lower level

Fail 3 Dec 2008 37,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

edges worn at o/s front tyre

engine oil at lower level

Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,865 miles

oil level on minmum mark on dip stick

slight edge wear on front tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2006 24,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level on minmum mark on dip stick

slight edge wear on front tyres

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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DF53 DXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF53 DXX, 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 DF53 DXX registered?

DF53 DXX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DF53 DXX safe to buy?

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