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DG03 TVT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general under body surface rust

Fail 26 Apr 2021 88,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general under body surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2020 85,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Apr 2020 85,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust starting deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust starting deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2018 73,050 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced repaired (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear bothside tyres snow tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2018 73,050 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced repaired (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear bothside tyres snow tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,248 miles

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working bothside (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,376 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,540 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside track end slightly heated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,067 miles

off side tyer outer wall starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 TVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

DG03 TVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is DG03 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 TVT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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