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SY53 DKJ

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,272 mi
Last recorded129,272 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 120,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 113,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,658 miles

Rear wheels sticking slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,482 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 93,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,722 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,110 miles

Advise cooling fan noisey

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise cooling fan noisey

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 51,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,932 miles

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

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

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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SY53 DKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY53 DKJ, 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 SY53 DKJ registered?

SY53 DKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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