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EX53 VLL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,451 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 146,450 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,521 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,251 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,153 miles

NSR brake pads are worn low

OSR anti-roll bar link is worn

Oil leaks

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,544 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,847 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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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.

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