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AK53 AZR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,592 mi
Last recorded181,592 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 181,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 177,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various panels taped over

Pass 3 Nov 2022 174,105 miles

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

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

tyre size 205 55 r16 91v

Fail 17 Oct 2022 174,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing rust

Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,685 miles

EML light is on

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 163,841 miles

Age related under side corrosion

All brake discs have corrosion on them but are still serviceable

Pass 29 Oct 2019 158,504 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link arms , all 4 ball joint dust covers are perished

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly and the brake pads are wearing thin , advise investigation and repair

offside and nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,319 miles

corrosion on suspension units

heat signs on n/s/r disc / o/s/r tyre stepping out bad on inner / heavy corrosion on rear sub frame

n/s/r belt / rear heat shield loose / front tyres 3mm / engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f drop link boot splitting

Fail 30 Oct 2018 152,319 miles

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

corrosion on suspension units

heat signs on n/s/r disc / o/s/r tyre stepping out bad on inner / heavy corrosion on rear sub frame

n/s/r belt / rear heat shield loose / front tyres 3mm / engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f drop link boot splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,990 miles

heat signs on o/s/f disc

n/s/r seat belt / engine x under covers fitted / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on suspension units

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2017 145,990 miles

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

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

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

heat signs on o/s/f disc

n/s/r seat belt / engine x under covers fitted / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on suspension units

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,421 miles

corrosion on rear springs / corrosion on suspension units

mark on o/s/r brake disc

slight weeep on n/s/r shock / nail in o/s/r tyre / under covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 141,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on rear springs / corrosion on suspension units

mark on o/s/r brake disc

slight weeep on n/s/r shock / nail in o/s/r tyre / under covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 137,504 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 137,504 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 130,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,530 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

rear wash wipe inop

Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front discs corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

rear wash wipe inop

washers req alignment

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,824 miles

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 rear tyre slight perrishing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,491 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 AZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK53 AZR, 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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AK53 AZR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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