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SN03 DKJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,272 mi
Last recorded137,272 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,272 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 137,248 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern on inner egde (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres, rubber starting to perish

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,668 miles

Offside Rear rubber starting to perish

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 119,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust loose -( cat to the centre pipe join - clamp excessively corroded)

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

Fuel cap starting to crack and perrish

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 110,270 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust loose -( cat to the centre pipe join - clamp excessively corroded)

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

Fuel cap starting to crack and perrish

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,975 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

pitting to front brake disc inner faces

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in both rear beam axle bushes

some pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 78,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,634 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,105 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,363 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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SN03 DKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN03 DKJ, 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 SN03 DKJ registered?

SN03 DKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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