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PF52 DTN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,088 mi
Last recorded186,088 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 DTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 186,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear brake slightly sticky

Fail 29 Sep 2017 186,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 30 Sep 2016 175,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 175,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 166,976 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 166,967 miles

Braking system leaking nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from cat split (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seats fitted,not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2014 155,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r heatsheild corroded falling apart

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 137,408 miles

Rear silencer exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 124,139 miles

Airbag light on dashboard

O/S/R coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 116,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,580 miles

Rear brake discs surface badly grooved

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,868 miles

Both front wipers split still clearing screen

Centre exhaust bracket broken not insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Brake disc wearing uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,640 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 85,640 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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PF52 DTN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF52 DTN, 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 PF52 DTN registered?

PF52 DTN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is PF52 DTN safe to buy?

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