MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake backplates corroding
Front number plate damaged but still legible
Nearside and Offside front lower wishbone bushes wearing
Nearside front outer sill damaged
Rear exhaust slight blow
Rear subframe corroding
slight brake bind on rear offside
tc light is on
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight brake bind on rear offside
tc light is on
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 DFO 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 RA53 DFO, 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 RA53 DFO registered?
RA53 DFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is RA53 DFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA53 DFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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