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SN03 DPK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,492 mi
Last recorded195,492 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 195,492 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 192,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 189,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 186,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 181,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 177,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 177,791 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 175,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 167,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 167,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,713 miles

advise ns osf wishbone bushes worn advise chip in screen advise child seats fitted rear seats

Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,020 miles

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

advise exhaust centre clamp broken.advise osf caliper retaining bolts odd

Fail 15 Feb 2017 156,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust centre clamp broken.advise osf caliper retaining bolts odd

Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,054 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all lights show varius degrees of colour loss (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 138,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 138,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 125,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,885 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 115,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,742 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 58,358 miles

n/s rear inner brake pad appears thin advise further inspection.

Pass 25 May 2006 47,903 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 DPK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

SN03 DPK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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