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DX03 UGN

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 138,649 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted and corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 138,649 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted and corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,194 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,097 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,129 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 UGN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX03 UGN, 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 DX03 UGN registered?

DX03 UGN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is DX03 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 UGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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