MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front suspension components contaminated with oil
oil blowing out dipstick tube
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD53 DXE is a 2004 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2004 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 93,874 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 AD53 DXE, 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 22 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AD53 DXE registered?
AD53 DXE is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2004.
Is AD53 DXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AD53 DXE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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