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MW53 DVK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,260 mi
Last recorded185,260 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 185,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Fail 30 Nov 2015 185,260 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,168 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 176,167 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 166,813 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 166,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 158,374 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 158,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on dashboard

Pass 28 Nov 2011 149,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 130,401 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,682 miles

9mm chip on windscreen.

Rear washer jet inoperative

Fail 4 Nov 2009 109,515 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

9mm crack in windscreen

Rear washer jet inoperative.

Unable to fully inspect the nearside front seatbelt due to childseat fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,092 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW53 DVK, 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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MW53 DVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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