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PA03 DHF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,883 mi
Last recorded157,883 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 157,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake imbalance

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 157,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 May 2017 150,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 150,075 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jul 2016 141,615 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 132,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 132,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 132,049 miles

Engine management warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise traction control light on,abs light working normally.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,594 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise traction control light on,abs light working normally.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2007 54,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 50,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PA03 DHF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PA03 DHF, 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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PA03 DHF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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