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NU53 DVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,936 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Offside Outer body sill corroded close to limits.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 125,910 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Offside Outer body sill corroded close to limits.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,019 miles

Both outer body sills corroded close to limits.

Both rear bump stops deteriorated..

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,019 miles

Both outer body sills corroded close to limits.

Both rear bump stops deteriorated..

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,182 miles

Offside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated.

Rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 101,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 93,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,311 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind from n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,311 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,753 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 DVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM registered?

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

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