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ML53 NDZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 152,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear coil springs rusting

rear subframe rusting

rear suspension arm bushes showing wear

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 152,525 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear coil springs rusting

rear subframe rusting

rear suspension arm bushes showing wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 151,925 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear arm pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coil spring rusting

rear subframe rusting

Fail 17 Oct 2018 151,925 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear arm pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coil spring rusting

rear subframe rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 147,652 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle Overheating And Smoking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 140,970 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 122,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,833 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,700 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 61,201 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,297 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear nuberplate starting to fade

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,249 miles

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

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 NDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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