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SN03 DPV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,985 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 136,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 128,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,312 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 94,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 94,443 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SN03 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

SN03 DPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is SN03 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 DPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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