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S18 DWB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 DWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,268 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,268 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,351 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,312 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,383 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 63,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,461 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,380 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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S18 DWB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S18 DWB, 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 S18 DWB registered?

S18 DWB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is S18 DWB safe to buy?

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