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AK53 TGJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,345 mi
Last recorded175,345 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 175,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 170,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,778 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2016 150,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 150,476 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 144,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 140,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 134,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,938 miles

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

airbag light on

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Apr 2011 111,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 99,482 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,475 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light staying on.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,416 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 TGJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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