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EF03 DAA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,796 mi
Last recorded130,796 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,796 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 124,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,706 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

mil on

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,830 miles

MIL light on

park brake 17%

Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,830 miles

MIL light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake 17%

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,726 miles

MIL light on

headlight outputs deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,130 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,772 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 44,602 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,705 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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EF03 DAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF03 DAA, 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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EF03 DAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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