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AF53 UET

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UET
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,203 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,821 miles

bearing noise heard on road test.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,040 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,504 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,082 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,475 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass is missing. Nearside front wheel rim is damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,285 miles

o/s/r tye worn on inner edge †cracks in n/s/r tyre tread †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,340 miles

engine water warning light

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 UET is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF53 UET, 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 AF53 UET registered?

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

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