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MW53 RNN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,593 mi
Last recorded139,593 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 RNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has had a repair to outer side wall starting to deteriorate around repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 139,593 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has had a repair to outer side wall starting to deteriorate around repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 134,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,734 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,323 miles

Front inner pads appear low.

N/S/F outer cv boot inner clip loose

N/S/R tyre cutting off on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front inner pads appear low.

N/S/F outer cv boot inner clip loose

N/S/R tyre cutting off on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight bind to o/s/r wheel when turned by hand.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,403 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight bind to o/s/r wheel when turned by hand.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,883 miles

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

ft head lights image just visable

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,723 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 RNN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RNN, 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 RNN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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