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NG53 VHY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 125,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2021 115,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2021 115,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 110,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,369 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Jun 2018 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 May 2017 102,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 99,347 miles

all four tyres,wear on inner edges.

Fail 11 May 2016 99,347 miles

Nearside Outer 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres,wear on inner edges.

tightness in handbrake lever.

Pass 5 May 2015 93,870 miles

wear,inner edges of ,both rear tyres.

Fail 5 May 2015 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear,inner edges of ,both rear tyres.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,156 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,829 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,946 miles

both front tyres reached wear indicators.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,923 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,923 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,215 miles

wear on inside of nearside front and rear tyres.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear on inside of nearside front and rear tyres.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,459 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,178 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 VHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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