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MJ53 VKW

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,049 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 77,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,716 miles

NSR tyre has slight lift in tread and worn unevenly

OSR seatbelt inertia mechanism broken but still working adequately

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre has slight lift in tread and worn unevenly

OSR seatbelt inertia mechanism broken but still working adequately

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 is starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,555 miles

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic covers -cannot be fully checked ---rear brake inner pads cannot be seen/checked

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,889 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant level on minimum

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,293 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside front tyre inner edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT SUGGEST CHANGE ASAP

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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MJ53 VKW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MJ53 VKW, 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 MJ53 VKW registered?

MJ53 VKW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MJ53 VKW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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