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PF53 PMU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,071 mi
Last recorded102,071 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 PMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,071 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,266 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,041 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,426 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,567 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Dec 2007 45,859 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,935 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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PF53 PMU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PF53 PMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF53 PMU registered?

PF53 PMU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is PF53 PMU safe to buy?

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