MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front offside and nearside outer CV gaiters damaged
play in steering arms
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front offside and nearside outer CV gaiters damaged
play in steering arms
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Air bag light bon
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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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DU53 VZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DU53 VZW, 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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DU53 VZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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