MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
various panels taped over
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
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
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
Age related under side corrosion
All brake discs have corrosion on them but are still serviceable
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front discs corroded
rear discs heavily corroded
rear wash wipe inop
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
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
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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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