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DK03 NWG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,187 mi
Last recorded155,187 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 155,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 141,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,472 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 110,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,336 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb in wrong holder, reverse lamp orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

NSR tyre showing cracks and uneven wear on inner edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,267 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

NSR tyre showing cracks and uneven wear on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,457 miles

Catalyst blowing slightly.

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

Metal brake pipes greased not alowing complete inspection.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,457 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Catalyst blowing slightly.

Front brake discs worn.

Front inner brake pads thin.

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

Metal brake pipes greased not alowing complete inspection.

OSR tyre showing cracks.

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,668 miles

Front inner brake pads not completely visible.

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,668 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front inner brake pads not completely visible.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,339 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,102 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre underinflated

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 31,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,854 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 NWG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NWG, 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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DK03 NWG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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