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N69 DCC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,916 mi
Last recorded176,916 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 DCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 176,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 169,291 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 161,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,111 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 145,909 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,186 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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N69 DCC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N69 DCC, 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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N69 DCC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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