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RE03 DWY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,603 mi
Last recorded188,603 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 188,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate is 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2020 177,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 164,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 164,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 159,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,889 miles

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,360 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall - not to cords

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2016 133,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall - not to cords

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,489 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,489 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 108,184 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,751 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)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 67,751 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,199 miles

195/65r15 firestone.

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

dampness noted around power steering reservoir-no leaks found.

diesel emissions high and slightly smokey.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 34,942 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,166 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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RE03 DWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 DWY, 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 RE03 DWY registered?

RE03 DWY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RE03 DWY safe to buy?

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