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DY53 VEO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,530 miles

front disc and rear disc pads croaded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 148,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,746 miles

covers obstructing view

Fail 28 Feb 2016 143,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

covers obstructing view

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 130,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,777 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 116,767 miles

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

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

rear tyres stepped in tread slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,491 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 71,491 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to deteorate. Recomend fpor changing.

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fuel and brake pipes fully.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to deteorate. Recomend fpor changing.

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fuel and brake pipes fully.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,600 miles

number plates discoloured

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,871 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,878 miles

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

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 VEO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY53 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

DY53 VEO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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