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VA03 DWW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,865 mi
Last recorded217,865 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 217,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball jont (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball jont (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 212,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2021 206,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 201,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 190,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 182,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 181,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 181,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 175,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 168,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 160,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2013 151,756 miles

rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Mar 2013 151,756 miles

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

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,320 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 137,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 119,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 67,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,406 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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VA03 DWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA03 DWW, 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 VA03 DWW registered?

VA03 DWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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