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MW53 RNE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,527 mi
Last recorded152,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 RNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,527 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 152,527 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 145,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 140,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 140,706 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,120 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,120 miles

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

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,871 miles

advise deteriation to outer wall of nearside front tyre at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,251 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,251 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 62,796 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,793 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 RNE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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