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S300 DGB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly pitted (advise)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,339 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly pitted (advise)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 50,953 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 50,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,071 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,345 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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S300 DGB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S300 DGB, 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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S300 DGB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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