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SH03 DZV

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 100,844 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

front brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 1 May 2013 96,898 miles

rear n/s and o/s brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,495 miles

air bag light on in dash

o/s/r tyre wearing low

small stone chip on windscreen

suspect n/s/r coil spring fractured

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,321 miles

indicator switch sticky

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,752 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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SH03 DZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH03 DZV, 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 SH03 DZV registered?

SH03 DZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is SH03 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 DZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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