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AV53 VXB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet corrosion and recomend replacement before next MOT

n/s outer drive boot needs small attention to clip

rear number plate deteriorating

underside suspension corrossion front and rear

Pass 22 May 2020 124,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,151 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 116,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 106,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,755 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,323 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,583 miles

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

front brake pads advisory

rear no plate advisory

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,583 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads advisory

rear no plate advisory

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,808 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 VXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 VXB registered?

AV53 VXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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