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MA03 DSU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 162,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,026 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,129 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front antiroll bar saddle bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,947 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,740 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear b/disc badly scored

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,437 miles

n/s rear b/disc badly scored

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake wear indicator illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,060 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,305 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 57,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,622 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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MA03 DSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA03 DSU, 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 MA03 DSU registered?

MA03 DSU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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