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AF53 UEN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019
Fail 4 Dec 2019 147,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 147,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,808 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 74,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 49,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,467 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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AF53 UEN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF53 UEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 UEN?

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What year was AF53 UEN registered?

AF53 UEN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UEN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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