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AK53 ERJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,865 miles

Fuel Cooler Insecure

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,558 miles

n/s rear inner tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,217 miles

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,226 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 ERJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

AK53 ERJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AK53 ERJ safe to buy?

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