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ND53 VPR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,172 mi
Last recorded203,172 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 203,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 202,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 175,498 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 175,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 140,275 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 114,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,690 miles

Offside 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 Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,240 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,772 miles

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

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

rear shock absorber protective covers deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 32,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,550 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 VPR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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