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NT53 MFZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,485 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged -225/45 zr17 94Y

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged -225/45 zr17 94Y

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside splash shield fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,252 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Underside splash shield fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,415 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

oil leak

slight dampness o/s rear shockabsorber

Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,085 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 63,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

misfire at idle speed

possible coolant leak above cat

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,508 miles

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

misfire at idle speed

possible coolant leak above cat

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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NT53 MFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NT53 MFZ, 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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NT53 MFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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