MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached One bolt missing. One not tightened. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Tie bar, inner mounting. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses fouling the suspension on full steering lock.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever not on stop.
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
undertrays hiding some components
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate covered with camera (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
undertrays hiding some components
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
boot has load assets
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
boot has load assets
under trays and engine covers fitted
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)
front brake pads wearing low.
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads wearing low.
slight damage to front numberplate
slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector
wipers smearing slightly/screen very dirty
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre is punctured/nail near to shoulder]
slight damage to front numberplate
slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector
some uneven wear on nearside rear tyre tread
wipers smearing slightly/screen very dirty
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 LBL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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