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AV53 HVG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 147,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,041 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 118,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 118,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,981 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 104,981 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,152 miles

Front Tyres Worn To Legal Limits.

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 HVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV53 HVG, 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 AV53 HVG registered?

AV53 HVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AV53 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 HVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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