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DV53 EPJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,871 mi
Last recorded149,871 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 149,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 May 2019 145,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 140,460 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 140,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 139,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 139,206 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 131,469 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 125,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,746 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,348 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,363 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,363 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,030 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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DV53 EPJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV53 EPJ, 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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DV53 EPJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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