MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring worn Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal
Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and Rear (5.3.2 (d))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front shock absorbers have slight movement in bodies
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front shock absorbers have slight movement in bodies
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MF53 SKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 MF53 SKX, 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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MF53 SKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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