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ML53 NFK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 137,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front and rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion

front brake discs in poor condition (corroded)

handbrake lever travel nearing limit.

long travel on foot brake pedal

nearside front brake hose not clipped to strut

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

offside front outer brake pad worn close to limit at time of test .

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,971 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear mounting bush is deteriorating

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside dip beam headlamp light output affected to the limits

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,971 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear mounting bush is deteriorating

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside dip beam headlamp light output affected to the limits

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside dip beam headlamp light output affected to the limits

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,492 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in the bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,491 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

BOTH rear brake discs are in a very poor condition

Headlamp washers no fluid

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in the bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Park Brake.... Requirements only just met at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,994 miles

Headlamp lens / covers deteriorating and starting to affect the light output

Slight play in the steering rack joints

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,682 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding

Offside rear tyre wearing low and is perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,682 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside and nearside not functioning (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high aim is very high )( bulb not located ??? (1.8)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding

Offside rear tyre wearing low and is perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,254 miles

Metal brake pipes at offside rear corroding under protective coating.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Metal brake pipes at offside rear corroding under protective coating.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High sensor on nearside rear broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,776 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 43,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,258 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,049 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 NFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 NFK, 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 NFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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