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NU53 DUA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2021 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2020 103,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 103,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,553 miles

Exhaust heat shield at the rear of the vehicle is loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,114 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,892 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 77,873 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

can not see bottom of rear springs

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,989 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under body rust

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,989 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under body rust

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,413 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,254 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,487 miles

air bag light on dash

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,257 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,899 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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NU53 DUA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NU53 DUA, 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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What year was NU53 DUA registered?

NU53 DUA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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