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MV53 UCG

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on27 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2018 131,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 131,022 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 125,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 125,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 118,653 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,541 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 90,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,254 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 25 Nov 2010 81,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 12 Oct 2009 73,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 73,127 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,208 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,202 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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MV53 UCG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV53 UCG, 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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MV53 UCG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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