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MA53 HDV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,217 mi
Last recorded125,217 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,787 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both plastic casings (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 72,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,208 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 11 Jun 2007 49,583 miles

Nearside Front 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 HDV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 HDV registered?

MA53 HDV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is MA53 HDV safe to buy?

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