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MT53 CLX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 86,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2015 860,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,745 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,853 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,853 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,478 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,477 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,349 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 37,903 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,658 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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MT53 CLX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT53 CLX, 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 MT53 CLX registered?

MT53 CLX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is MT53 CLX safe to buy?

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