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RA53 NWU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

battery warning light on dash

windscreen washers run out during test

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,619 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,711 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,263 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake disc shows signs of heat

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,542 miles

Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,959 miles

Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,294 miles

Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

Play in Nearside front wheel bearing advise replacement

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,823 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,180 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,157 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,733 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 NWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

RA53 NWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is RA53 NWU safe to buy?

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