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PX53 TRV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 147,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 147,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,380 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,019 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 133,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2013 102,544 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear bump stop perished and adrift from shocker top

Fail 3 May 2013 102,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear bump stop perished and adrift from shocker top

Pass 25 May 2012 82,283 miles

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

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

nearside rear antiroll bar link boot split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,878 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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PX53 TRV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX53 TRV, 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 PX53 TRV registered?

PX53 TRV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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