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DU03 VPX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,761 mi
Last recorded65,761 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,761 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,327 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,381 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,380 miles

******ADVISE******* All four tyres perishing.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 9,898 miles

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

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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DU03 VPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU03 VPX, 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 DU03 VPX registered?

DU03 VPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is DU03 VPX safe to buy?

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