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AD53 MVJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 155,463 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 150,350 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 150,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 149,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 142,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazed and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 139,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake on caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 134,196 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,091 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 114,409 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 23 May 2014 106,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 99,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 92,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,994 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,091 miles

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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AD53 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 MVJ, 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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AD53 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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