MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlights near definition limit
corrosion both rear brake pipe to hoses
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and uneven
wear nearside driveshaft
wear offside rack arm
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlights near definition limit
corrosion both rear brake pipe to hoses
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and uneven
wear nearside driveshaft
wear offside rack arm
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside rack arm excessively worn (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
UNABLE TO FULLY TEST NEARSIDE SUSPENSION DUE TO WEAR IN RACK ARM
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion both rear brake pipe to hoses
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and uneven
wear nearside driveshaft
wear offside rack arm
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
binding nearside rear brake
both front anti roll bar "D" bushes nearing wear limit
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion both rear brake pipe to hoses
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
handbrake reading 19% min requirement 16%
nearside rack arm badly worn
offside rear tyre nailed inner edge
offside rear tyre was flat and side wall damaged
rear discs worn and badly pitted
wear both front arm rearward bushes
wear front drop link bushes
wear front strut top mountings
wear offside rack arm
corrosion both rear brake pipes to hose
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
handbrake notchy
nearside headlight deteriorated and output reduced
nearside mirror glass cracked
offside rear disc badly corroded
oil leak from engine
wear nearside rack arm nearing wear limit
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion both rear brake pipes to hose
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to caliper
handbrake action knotchy
nearside head light deteriorated and output reduced
nearside mirror glass cracked
nearside rack arm nearing wear limit
offside rear brake disc badly corroded
oil leak from engine
both headlight output reduced
nearside front wheel inner rim damaged
pitting and wear on offside rear brake disc
wear in both front strut top mounts
wear in nearside steering rack arm
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlight output reduced
nearside front wheel inner rim damaged
pitting and wear on offside rear brake disc
wear in both front strut top mounts
wear in nearside steering rack arm
Auxillary belt worn.
Fuel tank retaining straps corroding.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Auxillary belt worn.
Fuel tank retaining straps corroding.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brakes light binding. front pads getting low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brakes light binding. front pads getting low.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN03 DPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2003.
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