MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine lamp on
front antiroll bar has side to side play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine lamp on
front antiroll bar has side to side play
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 AEV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AX53 AEV, 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 AX53 AEV registered?
AX53 AEV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is AX53 AEV safe to buy?
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