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AO53 AET

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,616 mi
Last recorded160,616 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 160,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 154,827 miles

advise ns osf wishbone bushes worn and on limits

Pass 30 Jul 2016 150,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 150,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 150,447 miles

Emissions not tested vechile over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

Speedometer dial glass broken (6.7.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 146,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 137,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 137,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 129,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 129,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise, Engine Management Light on.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,686 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 63,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 AET is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AO53 AET, 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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What year was AO53 AET registered?

AO53 AET is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AO53 AET safe to buy?

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