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DU03 XYR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,363 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 78,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,646 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,846 miles

slight grumble from N/S/R wheel bearing area

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,169 miles

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,665 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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DU03 XYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYR, 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 DU03 XYR registered?

DU03 XYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DU03 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 XYR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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