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VO03 DKF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

170,501 mi
Last recorded170,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 170,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 166,291 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 160,226 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 156,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 155,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 153,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,777 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 149,777 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 145,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 138,105 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)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 119,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,243 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,322 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,904 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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VO03 DKF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VO03 DKF, 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 VO03 DKF registered?

VO03 DKF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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