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MA03 DZY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,811 mi
Last recorded216,811 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 216,811 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 209,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 188,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 9 May 2014 188,591 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Apr 2013 167,994 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front end damage

heavy corrosion around exhaust DPF

noise from belt area

Pass 30 Apr 2013 167,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front end damage

heavy corrosion around exhaust DPF

noise from belt area

Pass 10 May 2012 147,938 miles

front number plate , bumper and bonnet damaged . bonnet not shutting properly.

several small chips in front windscreen

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 3 May 2012 147,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal appears to be spongey but doesnt travel all the way to the floor

front number plate , bumper and bonnet damaged . bonnet not shutting properly.

several small chips in front windscreen

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2011 133,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 132,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,790 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,971 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre

one bulb out in high level brake light

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 DZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA03 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

MA03 DZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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