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MW53 UMO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,032 mi
Last recorded153,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2018 153,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,966 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 123,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 110,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven

tracking check - uneven wear

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,200 miles

front and rear no,plates starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Nov 2010 74,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,036 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,357 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 UMO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

MW53 UMO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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