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AX53 AOU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,626 mi
Last recorded85,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,626 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing & bumper have damage

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

blue smoke emitted on emission test

Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing & bumper have damage

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

blue smoke emitted on emission test

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,192 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,884 miles

Front brake pads getting down

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear of sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil needs topping up

Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads getting down

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear of sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,052 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,912 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,533 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres light splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 59,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,444 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,100 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,316 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,322 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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AX53 AOU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

AX53 AOU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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