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DG03 TVM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,405 mi
Last recorded154,405 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 150,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 150,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 145,604 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 145,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,227 miles

nearside mirror cracked

overhead stop lamp showing 50% of its light

Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,227 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

overhead stop lamp showing 50% of its light

Pass 2 May 2013 108,674 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,226 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but supported from the underside

Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear road wheels slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,703 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 TVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG03 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

DG03 TVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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