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DU53 AEF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,951 mi
Last recorded159,951 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 159,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Ply exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/F Close to limit (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 148,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,938 miles

Both frnt tyres bald on inner edges

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 107,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 51,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 34,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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DU53 AEF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU53 AEF, 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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DU53 AEF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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