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ND53 TFZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,719 mi
Last recorded123,719 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 TFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 123,719 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 123,719 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 119,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 101,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil dipstick tube broken

engine oil level low

front of nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear shockabsorbers top shrouds loose

Fail 30 May 2015 101,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil dipstick tube broken

engine oil level low

front of nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

possible puncture nail in tread of offside front tyre

rear shockabsorbers top shrouds loose

removed obstructions from drivers view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,337 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2012 71,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2012 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,889 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,243 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,114 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,841 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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ND53 TFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TFZ, 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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What year was ND53 TFZ registered?

ND53 TFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is ND53 TFZ safe to buy?

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