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AV53 HVB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,543 mi
Last recorded213,543 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 213,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 206,949 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 206,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 190,355 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front wishbone rear bushes poor

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 173,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks.

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

engine metal rattle/whistle noise - suspect engine tensioner - strongly recommend further investigation

engine metal rattle/whistle noise - suspect engine tensioner - strongly recommend further investigation

Pass 23 Sep 2016 158,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 144,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,186 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f cv gaitor badly perished

o/s/r stop light dim

Fail 11 Sep 2012 100,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f cv gaitor badly perished

o/s/r stop light dim

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres have cuts in outer side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres have cuts in outer side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 11 Sep 2006 51,451 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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AV53 HVB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV53 HVB, 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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AV53 HVB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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