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AV53 VXC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,160 mi
Last recorded157,160 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror broken

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 157,159 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror broken

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,789 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,136 miles

discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,166 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,767 miles

advise brake hose and pipe covers fitted

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 36,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,294 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2008 31,292 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,338 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres slightly perished.

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 VXC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

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