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MA53 AZF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,761 mi
Last recorded102,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 AZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Front rubber mountings x2 broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

Fail 4 Jan 2018 102,757 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Front rubber mountings x2 broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight in rotation

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,623 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the side wall

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,725 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear tyres have damage to the sidewalls but not exposed cords

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre starting to crack between the tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,944 miles

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

full inspection of under vehicle not possible due to plastic covers

nearside rear tyre outer wall is cut but not down to cords

offside front tyre outer wall is cut but not showing cords

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,624 miles

wear at front offside tyre tread

Fail 26 Sep 2008 53,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

wear at front offside tyre tread

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,566 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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.

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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MA53 AZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA53 AZF, 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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MA53 AZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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