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RA53 NWP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,581 mi
Last recorded176,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 176,581 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 170,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 170,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,180 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 164,178 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,489 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 159,489 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 153,155 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 133,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,245 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 100,175 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 91,310 miles

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.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,310 miles

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.

Fail 8 Nov 2008 70,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,049 miles

o/s/r brake shows signs of overheating, is binding slightly and both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,553 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2007 56,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,186 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 47,186 miles

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?

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 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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