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DK03 JVR

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 JVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 156,245 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 156,245 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,697 miles

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

Offside Front intercooler insecure

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 121,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint area (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front intercooler insecure

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,312 miles

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

both headlamps deterioated

front discs corroded

rear springs corroded

slight blow from cat weld

Fail 2 Oct 2015 115,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both headlamps deterioated

front discs corroded

rear springs corroded

slight blow from cat weld

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,287 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 62,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,035 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,939 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 30,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,583 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 JVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

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

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