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MA53 NLO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,437 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,255 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 130,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks on wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also rear arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wear in both front suspension rear bushes

Fail 28 May 2019 130,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks on wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also rear arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wear in both front suspension rear bushes

Pass 21 May 2018 123,969 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 117,618 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Very slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Fail 19 May 2017 117,618 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

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

Very slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Pass 3 May 2016 113,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 107,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 103,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 94,463 miles

n/s/r shocker top cover insecure

o/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Fail 2 May 2013 94,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r shocker top cover insecure

o/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Pass 9 May 2012 90,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 90,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 85,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,335 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,380 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,226 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT LOCKED OUT ONCE DURING EXAMINATION HAS NOT FAULTED AGAIN

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,637 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 NLO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA53 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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