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DV53 NSJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,782 mi
Last recorded204,782 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 204,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,075 miles

offside rear parking brake low effort

Fail 8 Sep 2022 182,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside very corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 182,052 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 182,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 177,217 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbones (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 174,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 164,145 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 164,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 163,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Oct 2014 151,403 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 151,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 142,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 135,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,867 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear wheel slight binding

rear no plate slight faded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs slight corroded

knocking noticed from front of vehicle

rear no plate faded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,318 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,959 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads approx 2k left.

Front tyres worn to approx 1.6 - 2mm.

Rear number plate water damaged.

Rear tyres worn to approz 2 - 2.5mm.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,807 miles

5-7 k left on front pads

offside rear tyre 1.6mm (THIS IS A STRONG ADVISE)

offside rear tyre 2mm (THIS IS A STRONG ADVISE)

rear number plate seperating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,572 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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DV53 NSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV53 NSJ, 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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DV53 NSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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