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NL53 GLF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,088 mi
Last recorded136,088 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 GLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder severely worn - advise replacing ASAP

Perishing on nearside front tyre

nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit [4.1.E.1]

Fail 4 Apr 2015 133,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder severely worn - advise replacing ASAP

Perishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 105,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,225 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

lower engine cover, screws missing/insecure

slight play detected in front, mounting bush, of nearside front lower suspension wishbone

Fail 8 May 2009 66,160 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

grease around nearside and offside front, outer CV boot area, no signs of leakage/damage

slight play detected in front, mounting bush, of nearside front lower suspension wishbone

Pass 19 May 2008 56,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,155 miles

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

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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NL53 GLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 NL53 GLF, 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 NL53 GLF registered?

NL53 GLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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