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RA53 NWJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,441 mi
Last recorded170,441 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 170,441 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 170,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 164,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 154,865 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,288 miles

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 22 May 2012 130,644 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 130,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 121,892 miles

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 26 May 2010 101,945 miles

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 10 Jun 2009 86,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 69,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,367 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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RA53 NWJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NWJ, 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 RA53 NWJ registered?

RA53 NWJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is RA53 NWJ safe to buy?

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