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DV52 EXP

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,934 mi
Last recorded160,934 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 EXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 160,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 155,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 152,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,952 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,149 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 119,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 110,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 102,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 93,323 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,571 miles

front arm bushs soft

rear springs rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,936 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,962 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 39,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,758 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 32,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV52 EXP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV52 EXP, 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 DV52 EXP registered?

DV52 EXP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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