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ND53 RDO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,981 mi
Last recorded124,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 RDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

mil light on

nearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes cracked

neaside front tyre side wall cut

reg plates 3 d effect

slight grease seep nearside front and offside front c/v boots

Fail 27 Jan 2015 124,981 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

mil light on

nearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes cracked

neaside front tyre side wall cut

reg plates 3 d effect

slight grease seep nearside front and offside front c/v boots

Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 122,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,441 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 121,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,257 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 118,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear seatbelt sticking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,921 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,813 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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ND53 RDO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ND53 RDO, 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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ND53 RDO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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