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NA53 APY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,316 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 102,312 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 95,777 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,806 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,659 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,053 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE S/DET

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,888 miles

all road tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,471 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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NA53 APY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NA53 APY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA53 APY registered?

NA53 APY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is NA53 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 APY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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