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NU53 VCV

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,798 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,796 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,955 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,782 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,938 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,087 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,495 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,706 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 VCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

NU53 VCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 VCV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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