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SN03 DNY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 98,429 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,066 miles

Centre exhaust heatsheild adrift

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,545 miles

cracking to both rear tyres but cords not visible

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,404 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres but cords not visible

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,492 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall & tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall & tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,064 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,438 miles

parts of the exhaust rusting

Pass 5 May 2009 61,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 61,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2008 56,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 56,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

alloy wheels that originally failed mot have been refurbished, can not see any damage, but could have hairline cracks not visible.

clutch bitting high

Fail 4 Apr 2006 48,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

clutch bitting high, (monitor)

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 DNY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNY, 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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SN03 DNY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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