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SN03 DPY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

226,807 mi
Last recorded226,807 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 226,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 226,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 226,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 213,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 206,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 206,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 197,991 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 197,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 189,441 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 189,375 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 179,725 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 179,719 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 164,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 134,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 134,768 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 112,904 miles

front brakes light binding. front pads getting low.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 112,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes light binding. front pads getting low.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,047 miles

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

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 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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