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DG03 TVC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

235,072 mi
Last recorded235,072 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 235,072 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear arches corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 226,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 226,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 209,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 209,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 190,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 185,188 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 185,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 173,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 119,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,529 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,479 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Air bag light illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,383 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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DG03 TVC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG03 TVC, 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 DG03 TVC registered?

DG03 TVC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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