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MM53 GLF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,162 mi
Last recorded160,162 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 160,162 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 156,490 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 150,257 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 146,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,527 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 11,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,657 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,692 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)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 88,692 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 69,260 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 69,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 51,528 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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MM53 GLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM53 GLF, 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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MM53 GLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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