MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Back Plates corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Strutt top bearing is rough and tight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Back Plates corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Strutt top bearing is rough and tight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
o/s/rear anti-roll bar link has slight play
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSR brake pads are worn low
OSR anti-roll bar link is worn
Oil leaks
Rear number plate delaminated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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EX53 VLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 EX53 VLL, 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 EX53 VLL registered?
EX53 VLL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is EX53 VLL safe to buy?
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