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NU53 DVJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,497 mi
Last recorded112,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 112,497 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,022 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 100,022 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,469 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,468 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,930 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 DVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NU53 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

NU53 DVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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