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AV53 VWE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,524 mi
Last recorded185,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 185,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 177,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 166,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 155,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 144,260 miles

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 2 May 2013 131,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,117 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 83,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,640 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2009 61,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,423 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,234 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 VWE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AV53 VWE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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