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MF53 SKX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,168 mi
Last recorded133,168 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 SKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 133,168 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,346 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 128,344 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,758 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 116,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 102,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,094 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 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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What year was MF53 SKX registered?

MF53 SKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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