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NG53 OKT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OKT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,139 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 113,162 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Offside Front brake binding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

engine oil low

front seat tilt mech inop

front tyres under inflated

orange warning lamp on dash

Fail 3 May 2017 113,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Offside Front brake binding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

engine oil low

front seat tilt mech inop

front tyres under inflated

orange warning lamp on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

cut to o/s/f tyre wall

front seats not tilt

fuse box cover missing

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,908 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

cut to o/s/f tyre wall

front seats not tilt

fuse box cover missing

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unknown warning light on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,022 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unknown warning light on dash

Fail 8 Dec 2012 83,389 miles

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

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

offside rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,389 miles

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

offside rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,458 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack in places.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 70,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack in places.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,932 miles

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear of engine. Rear suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 41,070 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,232 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 22,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,392 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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NG53 OKT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 NG53 OKT, 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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NG53 OKT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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