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DS03 GXB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,155 mi
Last recorded174,155 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 174,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 170,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 166,966 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 154,655 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 154,655 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 129,501 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEFAL LIMIT XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 May 2014 129,501 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEFAL LIMIT XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2013 106,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 95,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,042 miles

rear no plate de laminated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,564 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,979 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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DS03 GXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS03 GXB, 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 DS03 GXB registered?

DS03 GXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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