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NC53 EHW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,081 miles

Offside Front Back plate corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 78,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Back plate corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 65,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 65,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,672 miles

offside + nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside + nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,826 miles

n/s/f suspension height sensor broken

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f suspension height sensor broken

Pass 29 May 2014 47,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 47,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2012 44,824 miles

both front tyres low and perrished

both sides front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 23 May 2012 44,824 miles

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

both front tyres low and perrished

both sides front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2011 42,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,269 miles

1X HORN INOP

O/S/R SEAT BELT STICKING

Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,267 miles

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

1X HORN INOP

O/S/R SEAT BELT STICKING

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 7 Dec 2007 25,604 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,043 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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NC53 EHW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC53 EHW, 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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NC53 EHW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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