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NL53 VLW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,840 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 73,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of two offside washer jets not working

Fail 6 May 2015 73,855 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of two offside washer jets not working

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,416 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,416 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,740 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,795 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 45,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,528 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,709 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,553 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 VLW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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