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AK53 NGE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,990 mi
Last recorded172,990 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 172,990 miles

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 5 Oct 2017 172,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear indicators showing white

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,740 miles

damp on o/s/r shock

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

Fail 5 Oct 2016 162,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damp on o/s/r shock

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,436 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside outer sill damaged

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 148,436 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure incorrect bulb (1.2.1a)

Offside outer sill damaged

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,485 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 144,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 2 Oct 2013 202,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 202,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 183,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2011 172,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 162,219 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 162,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread is 2mm

rear bump stops are worn and dust covers are loose

ribbed belt tensioer is weak, belt is flapping at idle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 148,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 128,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,957 miles

1) N/S/F tyre close to limit.

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 NGE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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