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AK53 TGO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

head light out put deteriorated

small play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,808 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 112,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,930 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 103,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,712 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,712 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,179 miles

both rear tyers slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyers slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,180 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,630 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 TGO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TGO, 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 TGO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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