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PN53 UKU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,887 miles

eng man light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,967 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on outside edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 89,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outside edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,558 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside and rear nearside tyres on legal limit

rear offside tyre cracking in tread

suspect tracking out

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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PN53 UKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 PN53 UKU, 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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PN53 UKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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