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2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,205 mi
Last recorded196,205 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 196,205 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 196,205 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 189,428 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 189,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusted out of perscribribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake drag

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

bonnet secondary catch siezed

Pass 26 Jan 2019 184,337 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 184,337 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGTLY

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 181,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,697 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake - lever not returned fully (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake readings N/S 181KG O/S 88KG

Fail 27 Jan 2017 161,697 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake - lever not returned fully (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake readings N/S 181KG O/S 88KG

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,312 miles

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

both outer sills corroded & weak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 124,545 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,256 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 113,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,627 miles

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

offside front cv gaitor has small amount of grease around it no split found

offside front tyre has cut/cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,627 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front cv gaitor has small amount of grease around it no split found

offside front tyre has cut/cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,189 miles

advise front brake discs replaceing

both front cv boots require clips tightening

exhaust clamp on sleeve broken

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/r side light slightly dim

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front brake discs replaceing

both front cv boots require clips tightening

exhaust clamp on sleeve broken

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/r side light slightly dim

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,140 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn,advise thickness checking.

slight windscreen damage

Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise front wiper blades replaceing

front and rear brake discs worn,advise thickness checking.

slight windscreen damage

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,544 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm,o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,662 miles

several small cuts in rear tyre treads

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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AU53 UEN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 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.

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AU53 UEN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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