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NV53 DTX

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,581 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,581 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,618 miles

rear brake discs partly worn and slightly corrodded

slight wear o/s/r drop link

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,861 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,861 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,624 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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NV53 DTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DTX, 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 NV53 DTX registered?

NV53 DTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is NV53 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 DTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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