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AM53 DDE

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,826 mi
Last recorded119,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 119,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,265 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,207 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,217 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,205 miles

Drivers side rear tyre worn out on inner edge.

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)

Passenger side rear tyre worn out on inner edge.

STRONGLY RECOMMEND ALL 4 TYRES ARE REPLACED ASAP.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,827 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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AM53 DDE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM53 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 DDE registered?

AM53 DDE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AM53 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 DDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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