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RA53 NXD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 161,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 134,843 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,315 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 118,842 miles

NSR tyre slight damage on rim protector

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,842 miles

NSR tyre slight damage on rim protector

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 111,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,074 miles

front brake pads getting low

splash panel loose

Fail 9 Apr 2011 104,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

splash panel loose

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,692 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 Feb 2008 77,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,924 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm within central 3/4

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Offside front tyre tread depth 2mm within central 3/4

Fail 8 Nov 2007 72,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm within central 3/4

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Offside front tyre tread depth 2mm within central 3/4

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,149 miles

front brake pads have 5k left

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear brake pads have 3-5 k left

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 NXD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

RA53 NXD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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