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DY53 VEK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,164 mi
Last recorded169,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VEK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 169,164 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly sticking slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 164,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 159,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 151,970 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,217 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 119,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,803 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 96,801 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,399 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,249 miles

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

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

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 VEK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VEK, 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 DY53 VEK registered?

DY53 VEK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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