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DV53 EPL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,450 mi
Last recorded152,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 152,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 146,326 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 146,325 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2013 141,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,993 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 135,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Dec 2011 130,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 130,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 123,446 miles

o/s/r shock absorber outer cover missing

o/s/r tyre has a small cut on side wall

Fail 30 Dec 2009 111,206 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,206 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 99,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,617 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 EPL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV53 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV53 EPL registered?

DV53 EPL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DV53 EPL safe to buy?

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