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RE03 DWZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,103 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low, pass at time of test only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 160,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 160,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 154,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 154,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,145 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 145,121 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 140,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 131,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on eges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,084 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,235 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (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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RE03 DWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 DWZ registered?

RE03 DWZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RE03 DWZ safe to buy?

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