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ML53 NFT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,830 mi
Last recorded179,830 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 179,830 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 174,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 167,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 134,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,850 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,957 miles

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 8 Jul 2015 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,589 miles

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear trailing arm slight play in a bush

offside rear shocker slight mist of oil

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,435 miles

Drivers door mirror glass slightly cloudy

Passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside wiper blade fitted back to front!

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror glass turning cloudy at bottom, still gives a clear view AT TIME OF TEST.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside wiper blade fitted back to front!

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside mirror glass turning cloudy at bottom, still gives a clear view AT TIME OF TEST.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,474 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 NFT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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