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NV53 DPK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,066 mi
Last recorded188,066 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 188,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 179,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 173,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 167,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 158,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 145,816 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,873 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,949 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 132,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 125,121 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,864 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,026 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 16 Sep 2011 104,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking permit within swept area of windscreen, advise to move out of swept area

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,896 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,478 miles

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

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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NV53 DPK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 NV53 DPK, 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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NV53 DPK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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