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DK53 SBO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 SBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 110,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,186 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop split

Fail 13 Jul 2019 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear suspension bump stop split

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,507 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,910 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,529 miles

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

nearside rear shock absrober dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,880 miles

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 9 May 2014 65,073 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 65,073 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres on legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,449 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 58,240 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,515 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Dec 2009 48,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,908 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 30,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,612 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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DK53 SBO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK53 SBO, 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 DK53 SBO registered?

DK53 SBO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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