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DK03 NWY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,806 mi
Last recorded147,806 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 NWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 147,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 16 May 2016 147,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Oct 2013 128,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

wiper marks on screen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 128,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

wiper marks on screen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,550 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn and scored

scratch on screen

Fail 9 Jun 2011 98,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear discs worn and scored

scratch on screen

Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 58,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,552 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres close to legal limit

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 NWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

DK03 NWY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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