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AO53 AEE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AEE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 149,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 149,299 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 146,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,035 miles

front number plate condition

slight noise from front suspension top mounts

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

undertrays have misting of oil

Fail 22 Apr 2017 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate condition

slight noise from front suspension top mounts

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

undertrays have misting of oil

Pass 23 Apr 2016 136,706 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 132,885 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 132,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,144 miles

r pads wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,217 miles

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

frt no plate cracked & discolour

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,391 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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AO53 AEE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 AEE, 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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AO53 AEE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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