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PY53 AXD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,349 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to break up. change asap.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement pads binding on disc. also fluid leak at lever seal. (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin v.low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to break up. change asap.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,724 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,127 miles

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

engine management light on dash

o/s/f and both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,898 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,516 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 50,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,206 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,702 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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PY53 AXD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY53 AXD, 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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PY53 AXD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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