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MJ53 VMA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,035 mi
Last recorded115,035 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 114,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pair of (4.4.3 (a))

Beam images poor

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,434 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 107,434 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,841 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,632 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 56,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,599 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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MJ53 VMA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ53 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

MJ53 VMA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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