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MW53 DVO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,177 mi
Last recorded113,177 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer And offside rear outer sills corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer And offside rear outer sills corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 103,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,751 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)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,255 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,488 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,725 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 DVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MW53 DVO, 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 DVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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