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NL53 PLU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 123,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,562 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 117,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,771 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,254 miles

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

TC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH ?

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2009 77,956 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

TC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH ?

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,555 miles

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)

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 PLU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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