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MF53 SJV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,340 mi
Last recorded167,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 SJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 167,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 167,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,265 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 164,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack likely to become detached rack end loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack likely to become detached rack end loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to pad worn to the metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 160,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 160,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,880 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 128,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 124,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,200 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,199 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 113,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,031 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody tray preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody tray preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 52,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,498 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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MF53 SJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF53 SJV, 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 MF53 SJV registered?

MF53 SJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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