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AK53 AOW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,672 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 82,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low. 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low. 225/45/17

Steering angle sensor light on dash.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low. 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low. 225/45/17

Steering angle sensor light on dash.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,870 miles

steering angle lights on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

steering angle lights on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,241 miles

steering angle lights on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,037 miles

Engine Management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Nearside wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,588 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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AK53 AOW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK53 AOW, 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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What year was AK53 AOW registered?

AK53 AOW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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