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DK03 JVG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 JVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,485 miles

3 elements of high level brake light in op

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front top mount slight play when vehicle jacked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both Inner Cv Boot Leaking Grease

Fuel Cap Rubber Perished

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot Leaking Grease

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

Nearside Wiper Blade Smeary

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Gearbox Oil ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Condition On Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,996 miles

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

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 84,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,180 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,931 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,521 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,051 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 JVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK03 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

DK03 JVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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