MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
304,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag lamp indicating a fault.
o/s/f sill edge damaged.
oil was on min level.
rear brake pipes heavily blistered under plastic sheathing.
rear tyres worn towards inner shoulders.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag lamp indicating a fault.
o/s/f sill edge damaged.
oil was on min level.
rear brake pipes heavily blistered under plastic sheathing.
rear tyres worn towards inner shoulders.
minor play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.
o/s/f sill edge damaged.
rear brake discs coated in rust.
rear disc pads low.
rear end brake pipes blistered under plastic coating.
spare tyre worn through to structure..
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
brake pipes at rear are blistered under pvc coating.
intercooler coated in oil.
minor play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.
o/s/f splash guard insecure.
rear brake discs coated in rust.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine has a misfire.
front brake discs have some minor rust build up on inner face outer edge.
full lower engine cover fitted but is insecure on n/s/f.
n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread.
traction control warning lamp on.
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes blistered (where they emerge from above fuel tank) but cannot be fully assessed as they have a plastic coating on them.
front brake discs have some minor rust build up on inner face outer edges.
full lower engine cover fitted.
n/s & o/s front tyre worn & worn more on inner edges.
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes blistered (where they emerge from above fuel tank) but cannot be fully assessed as they have a plastic coating on them.
front brake discs have some minor rust build up on inner face outer edges.
full lower engine cover fitted.
n/s & o/s front tyre worn & worn more on inner edges.
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads getting low.
n/s/f door mirror cracked.
n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyre treads getting low.
n/s/f door mirror cracked.
n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nail in o/s/r tyre tread inner edge.
rear wiper blade rubber starting to split @ ends.
nail in o/s/r tyre tread inner edge.
rear wiper blade rubber starting to split @ ends.
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PE53 SVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 PE53 SVD, 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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PE53 SVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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