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SM03 DWN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,995 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,995 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front sills edges damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight wear offside front drop link

Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front sills edges damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight wear offside front drop link

Pass 8 May 2014 106,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes rear sections corroding

front inner sills damaged [ pushed up ]

nearside front tyre side wall cuts

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight blow front exhaust flanges

slight splitting offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake flex hose steel ends corroding

slight drag offside rear brake

slight splitting offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 29 Apr 2013 99,014 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake flex hose steel ends corroding

slight drag offside rear brake

slight splitting offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 8 May 2012 92,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 92,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,406 miles

Coolant low.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant low.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn thin and very badly corroded on inside surface. (very strong advise)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 57,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,885 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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SM03 DWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SM03 DWN, 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 SM03 DWN registered?

SM03 DWN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is SM03 DWN safe to buy?

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