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DK03 UVW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,120 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded & wet wether

rear shocks corroded in casting

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,463 miles

MIL light illuminated. This becomes part of the MOT after May 20th 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,518 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,349 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,929 miles

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

engine managemen t light on

nearside front tyre only just legal

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,721 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

screw in offside rear tyre inner edge un-repairable

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,839 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,921 miles

condition and wear of rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 50,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,932 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 UVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

DK03 UVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 UVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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