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RO03 DBZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,343 mi
Last recorded131,343 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 131,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,535 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,768 miles

both front windows inoperative

engine management light illuminates

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front windows inoperative

engine management light illuminates

off side front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre had cuts in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,046 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,344 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,842 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 87,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,201 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,008 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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RO03 DBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO03 DBZ, 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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RO03 DBZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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