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DV53 HCO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,783 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,347 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front chip on the windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,148 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,977 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,950 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,263 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 56,979 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 55,375 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,556 miles

EML is on

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

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs badly worn

r/n/s tyre perished and worn on edges

rear pads appear low

wet test

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,556 miles

EML is on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs badly worn

r/n/s tyre perished and worn on edges

rear pads appear low

wet test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,194 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 24,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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DV53 HCO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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