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AV53 HVN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,341 mi
Last recorded223,341 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 223,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 223,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 210,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 201,812 miles

Nearside brake disc becoming corroded.

Plastic under trays fitted.

both front tyres near legal limits

engine management light on at time of test

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2015 185,093 miles

Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Fail 22 May 2015 185,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 8 May 2014 166,969 miles

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

Rear shock absorber skirts loose.

Tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 May 2014 166,969 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber skirts loose.

Tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2013 150,889 miles

As per failure.

Fail 3 May 2013 150,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

n/s and o/s rear brakes slightly tight o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 133,348 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 23 May 2011 118,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 107,038 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 101,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 95,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 95,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 82,829 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 82,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 HVN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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