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DU53 VBC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,449 mi
Last recorded129,449 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 129,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 124,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,355 miles

rear heat shield insecure

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,609 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shiled inscure [top of back box]

Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shiled inscure [top of back box]

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded rear beam axle

front discs worn

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,792 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 37,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,043 miles

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

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 VBC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU53 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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