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DU53 FUW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,018 mi
Last recorded148,018 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,050 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,360 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,870 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,201 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 98,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,265 miles

engine light is on

n/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,265 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light is on

n/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,898 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,831 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 20,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,109 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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DU53 FUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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