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NA53 UOJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,703 mi
Last recorded126,703 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 126,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 126,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,309 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,038 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable not connected (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2015 112,811 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 112,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 84,751 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear coilspring has a slight fracture in coil

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriating.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,655 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriating.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,837 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn.

Both rear shocker protective covers collapsed.

Rear registration plate deteriating.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,330 miles

protective cover/boot for nearside front shock absorber, is broken and insecure

rear number plate begining to delaminate

Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

protective cover/boot for nearside front shock absorber, is broken and insecure

rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,395 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 UOJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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