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MC53 DTV

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,122 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,122 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,124 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,493 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,350 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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MC53 DTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC53 DTV, 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 MC53 DTV registered?

MC53 DTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is MC53 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 DTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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