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NG53 VHV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,783 mi
Last recorded152,783 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 152,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 25 Jun 2015 144,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 28 Mar 2014 128,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seat belt cover missing

offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 23 Mar 2014 128,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seat belt cover missing

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear wiper missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 124,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,949 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,817 miles

Both rear damper gaters insecure.

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2010 101,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,594 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,013 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 VHV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NG53 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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