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AF53 UEU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,024 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,239 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,073 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,900 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 74,408 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 74,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 68,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,118 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 44,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,655 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,877 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise both front tyres getting low

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 UEU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEU, 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

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What year was AF53 UEU registered?

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

Is AF53 UEU safe to buy?

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