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MT53 NGE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,183 mi
Last recorded157,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 NGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 157,183 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil/fluid leak to under tray

Fail 29 Dec 2016 157,079 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil/fluid leak to under tray

Pass 2 Jan 2016 148,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 2 Jan 2016 148,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 132,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 126,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,894 miles

front wiper blades poor

Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers on under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NGE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT53 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

MT53 NGE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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