MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 .
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Headlamp lens / covers deteriorating and starting to affect the light output
Slight play in the steering rack joints
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding
Offside rear tyre wearing low and is perishing
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
Metal brake pipes at offside rear corroding under protective coating.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Metal brake pipes at offside rear corroding under protective coating.
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)
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.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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