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NU53 DVN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,605 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 77,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,163 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2006 49,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU53 DVN?

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What year was NU53 DVN registered?

NU53 DVN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is NU53 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 DVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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