MOT Status
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99,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 SHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 DE53 SHZ, 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 DE53 SHZ registered?
DE53 SHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is DE53 SHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 SHZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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