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ML53 HPX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,511 mi
Last recorded77,511 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts down to cord on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,774 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,758 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases UNDERSIDE CATALYTIC CONVERT CORRODED THROUGH CENTER SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING BECAUSE OF BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front A B S WIRE INSECURE

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,650 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,095 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damaged including minor tears on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damaged including minor tears on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,597 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,961 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of tread seperation.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,364 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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ML53 HPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML53 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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