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ML53 PKX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 89,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,571 miles

brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,500 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,126 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad low indicate from tell tale

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,995 miles

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 18 Sep 2009 28,426 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,818 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,461 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 PKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKX, 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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What year was ML53 PKX registered?

ML53 PKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is ML53 PKX safe to buy?

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