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DN53 FWW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,509 mi
Last recorded179,509 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 179,509 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid cap modified

n/s/f wishbone rear bush slight movment

slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 179,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

brake fluid cap modified

n/s/f wishbone rear bush slight movment

slight exhaust leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 179,496 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired cap damaged but not leaking fluid (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak around bottom of engine ()

Oil leak top of engine around rocker cover ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2016 167,207 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 167,205 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 150,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 129,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 103,680 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,270 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DN53 FWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN53 FWW, 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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DN53 FWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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