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DSG 20T

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,913 mi
Last recorded137,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSG 20T
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 137,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 136,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 133,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 131,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 7 Dec 2019 123,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 92,900 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,158 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,131 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 76,470 miles

front tyres scrubbing

Fail 31 May 2011 76,470 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 27 May 2010 68,013 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 68,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 58,690 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

passenger side rear headlamp level switch brocken

Pass 29 May 2009 58,690 miles

passenger side rear headlamp level switch brocken

Pass 26 May 2008 48,953 miles

rear number plate slightly fayded

Pass 29 May 2007 38,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 29,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully check outer sills (plastic covers)

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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DSG 20T is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSG 20T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSG 20T registered?

DSG 20T is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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