MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Some little cuts not reaching cords. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Due this, wheel bearing wasn't tested. (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Caliper slider dust cap is missing.
Nearside Front Steering gaiter slightly twisted.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Some little cuts not reaching cords. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded The front ones and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, getting corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Caliper slider dust cap missing.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged There is a little white plastic part, ( may be a belt guide ) loose on the belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Some cuts, not reaching cords. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded The front ones and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, getting corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Caliper slider dust cap missing.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged There is a little white plastic part, ( may be a belt guide ) loose on the belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on both edges, also perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Some cuts, not reaching cords. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()
Central Lower The middle clamp of exhaust pipe is broken due corrosion, risk of getting loose.
Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper slider cap is missing.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On wall. (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose One of the three bolts that connect the ball joint to the control arm is broken. (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()
Central Lower The middle clamp of exhaust pipe is broken due corrosion, risk of getting loose.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper slider cap is missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
full plastic engine undertray fitted.full plastic under floorpan trays fitted.
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AJ53 SMO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AJ53 SMO, 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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AJ53 SMO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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