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DK03 UVP

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,615 miles

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive yet

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,558 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate cracked.

Fail 10 Jun 2020 120,554 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 116,708 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,604 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,595 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,259 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,571 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 89,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,415 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,164 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 64,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 56,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 16 May 2006 23,935 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,735 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 UVP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

DK03 UVP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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