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AX53 AEV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,050 mi
Last recorded159,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 159,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 159,050 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 152,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 152,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,807 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 148,252 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 148,248 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 146,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 144,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 141,611 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2015 133,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,978 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 128,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,524 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine lamp on

front antiroll bar has side to side play

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 117,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2011 117,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,110 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 63,016 miles

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?

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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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.

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