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NL53 VBG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight bind n/s/r brake

washers dont work as intended

Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight bind n/s/r brake

washers dont work as intended

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,754 miles

washers not working as manufacture intended.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,532 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 106,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

traction control switch will need retesting at time of retest

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,395 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops insercure

Fail 24 Oct 2014 101,395 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,668 miles

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

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

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

movement in engine mounts

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,273 miles

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

Coolant leak

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,198 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,307 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,307 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VBG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NL53 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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