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EX53 VLM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,884 mi
Last recorded124,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 124,884 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 124,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,832 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,572 miles

O/S/R Brake (Binding)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyres (Poor Condition)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Traction control light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 48,282 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,567 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 VLM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

EX53 VLM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EX53 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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