MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken at tip, coil spring still secure in housing
Offside Rear sill corroded through at sill end, not effecting vehicle structure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
e.m.l light on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
management lamp on
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
management lamp on
Engine management light on
Lower engine covers
Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges
Offside rear shocker outer casing insecure
Part worn tyres fitted
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Water level low
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Engine management light on
Lower engine covers fitted
No water in vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small stone chips in screen
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Engine management light on
Lower engine covers fitted
No water in vehicle
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small stone chips in screen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet latch stiff
bootlid struts won't hold bootlid open
both front tyres worn (225/45/17)
both rear lamp units slightly insecure
lower covers fitted
management light on
o/s washer jet close to missing windscreen
rear discs starting to wear
wipers slightly smearing screen
wipers slightly smearing screen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
bonnet latch stiff
bootlid struts won't hold bootlid open
both front tyres worn (225/45/17)
both rear lamp units slightly insecure
lower covers fitted
management light on
o/s washer jet close to missing windscreen
rear discs starting to wear
egine covers fitted and underbody covers fitted
nsr tyre cracking on tread,fitted with plastic trims
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL53 VCA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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