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AJ53 SMO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,095 mi
Last recorded175,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 175,095 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 175,095 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 171,283 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 171,282 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 161,939 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 161,938 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,624 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 155,624 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 148,771 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 148,770 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 138,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 138,098 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,182 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,890 miles

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.

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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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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