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NU53 DVO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 170,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 163,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 153,235 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 135,773 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,121 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n\s\f wheel has repair to inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n\s\f wheel has repair to inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,135 miles

o/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall is wearing uneven on inner treads and has slight cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,573 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 20,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres feathered onn insides and are starting to crack in the treads, reconmend replacement ASAP.

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 DVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

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

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