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AX53 AOG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,843 mi
Last recorded264,843 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 264,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 262,705 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 259,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 250,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 233,783 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 233,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine manigment light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 219,312 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 195,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 174,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 104,223 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,481 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 61,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 AOG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX53 AOG, 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 AOG registered?

AX53 AOG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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