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AV53 HVY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,828 mi
Last recorded203,828 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 203,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 192,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 192,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 175,890 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear shock absorbers dust shields insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened noted high wear to disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened noted high wear to disc (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 160,022 miles

Advise engine management light on dash constantly

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecure to units.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,022 miles

Advise engine management light on dash constantly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecure to units.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 145,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 130,633 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 120,630 miles

Dust cover missing from offside rear shockabsorber.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,630 miles

Dust cover missing from offside rear shockabsorber.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,883 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 98,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 89,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,743 miles

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 18 Sep 2006 61,075 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 HVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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