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DY53 MOU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 MOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,574 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,702 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 71,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 68,790 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,761 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 64,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,219 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,422 miles

front screen chipped

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall cut

offside front tyre has a nail in tread and starting to wear low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,630 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer side wall cut

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,221 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,421 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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DY53 MOU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY53 MOU, 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 DY53 MOU registered?

DY53 MOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 MOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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