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DX03 UCD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,891 miles

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

both headlamp images poor

front subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp images poor

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,100 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail, perished and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,006 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,252 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managment warning light displayed

parking brake lever release button sticks intermitently

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,252 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managment warning light displayed

parking brake lever release button sticks intermitently

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,203 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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DX03 UCD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX03 UCD, 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 DX03 UCD registered?

DX03 UCD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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