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SM03 DWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,357 mi
Last recorded164,357 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 161,909 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 161,909 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 157,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 154,504 miles

Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 134,877 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 134,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 111,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 97,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,303 miles

front tyres and n/s/r 2mm only.

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 DWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM03 DWX, 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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SM03 DWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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