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MA53 NKO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,633 mi
Last recorded139,633 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 139,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2019 139,633 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 130,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 130,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 117,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2016 106,054 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Hand brake reserve travel on lever

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,979 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake hard to turn by hand

Pass 3 May 2014 72,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 70,643 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 66,860 miles

ESP light illuminated

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seat belt does not retract ever time

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,860 miles

ESP light illuminated

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)

o/s/r seat belt does not retract ever time

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

info light on on dash

rear brake discs badly corroded pads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

info light on on dash

rear brake discs badly corroded pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2010 56,215 miles

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

Fail 26 May 2010 56,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,266 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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MA53 NKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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