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MV53 UCM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,927 mi
Last recorded130,927 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,927 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,125 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,605 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 15 Aug 2012 60,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,073 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 53,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,747 miles

front tyres low tread

rear o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,731 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

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 UCM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV53 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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