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MW53 UMV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,619 mi
Last recorded175,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 175,619 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 175,610 miles

Front Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 172,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lens covers discoloured

rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2022 172,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play fixing bolt broken (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lens covers discoloured

rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2019 168,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 152,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side component

Fail 30 Aug 2017 152,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side component

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,574 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,929 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering some under side components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some under side components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,624 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear shock absorber sleeve/covers have deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,293 miles

both rear shock absorber sleeve/covers have deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,331 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 92,783 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

O/S/F tyre has had side wall repair / scuff in side wall

Small deep cuts in rear tyre tread

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 58,176 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

belly pan fitted

front & rear disc lipped

n/s/f spot light glass cracked

o/s/f tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

belly pan fitted

front & rear disc lipped

n/s/f spot light glass cracked

o/s/f tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,092 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2008 46,079 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,541 miles

rear bumper damage

Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,880 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 UMV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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