MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
headlamp lens covers discoloured
rear shock absorbers top covers insecure
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear shock absorber sleeve/covers have deteriorated
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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
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
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
rear bumper damage
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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