MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs both clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight play at wheel
Offside Front wheel tight to turn
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front slight play at wheel
Offside Front wheel tight to turn
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracts with assistance
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracts with assistance
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has split in side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn low inner edges.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f and both rear brake discs corroded.
Both front tyres worn low inner edges.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f and both rear brake discs corroded.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/r brake shows signs of overheating, is binding slightly and both rear brake discs corroded
o/s/r brake shows signs of overheating, is binding slightly and both rear brake discs corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 NWP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NWP, 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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RA53 NWP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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