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DY03 UXV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 UXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 74,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,407 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,517 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,239 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,961 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 57,961 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 53,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 53,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 50,856 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 50,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,829 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,738 miles

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

engine mangement light on

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear of vehicle

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,086 miles

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

mi lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

warning lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 29,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DY03 UXV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY03 UXV, 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 DY03 UXV registered?

DY03 UXV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 UXV safe to buy?

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