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NL53 PKO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,743 mi
Last recorded178,743 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 178,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2018 178,741 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2017 171,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 171,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken may by broke or wrong spring not sat on top bearing holder (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 163,521 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 153,671 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 153,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,171 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear centre seatbelt buckle shroud missing but works fine

Pass 30 Dec 2013 136,736 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 127,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 106,324 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,680 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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NL53 PKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKO, 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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NL53 PKO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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