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MW53 DUU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,172 miles

Nail In O/S/F Tyre

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,846 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)

all lights have sickers over them but not affecting light output

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,995 miles

E/M light on

N/S/R tyre worn on edge slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,995 miles

E/M light on

N/S/R tyre worn on edge slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,098 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

f/n/s wheel camber out

Fail 14 Feb 2009 27,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/n/s wheel camber out

Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,722 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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MW53 DUU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW53 DUU, 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 MW53 DUU registered?

MW53 DUU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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