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ML53 HNZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,408 miles

Coolant over max

Fault with cooling fan.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 115,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant over max

Fault with cooling fan.

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear discs worn advise check for minimum thickness

Pass 22 Sep 2012 171,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,335 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 158,083 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 138,775 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 138,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 126,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 100,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,176 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges,gouges in n/s/f/ tyre side wall not to cords but deep

Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on edges,gouges in n/s/f/ tyre side wall not to cords but deep

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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ML53 HNZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML53 HNZ, 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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ML53 HNZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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