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DK03 DHJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,206 mi
Last recorded139,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 DHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 139,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o.s + n.s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 139,204 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened ratcheting mechanism not working (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat and middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o.s + n.s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 134,184 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mounting (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 115,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 106,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 97,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2010 89,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 82,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 82,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 75,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 68,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 68,205 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 61,434 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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DK03 DHJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK03 DHJ, 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 DK03 DHJ registered?

DK03 DHJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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