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NA53 GVD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 GVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 145,771 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 21 %

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 13 % , Parking brakes imbalance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; New rear brake pads fitted , suspect require further bedding in

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bush deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers shrouds insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,740 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke blue & grey (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 21 %

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 13 % , Parking brakes imbalance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Note ; New rear brake pads fitted , suspect require further bedding in

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bush deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers shrouds insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,355 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 133,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,524 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,976 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,545 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light is on.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,797 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 GVD 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 64.7%.

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 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 NA53 GVD, 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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NA53 GVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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