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RE53 AWN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 AWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outside edge chunks out of sidewall

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted cant check seatbelt

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outside edge chunks out of sidewall

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted cant check seatbelt

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 137,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,318 miles

all 4 back plates in rusty condition

both front arms rear bushes weak and split

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil dampness on engine

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all for brake back plates in rusty condition but secure

both front arms rear bushes weak and split

brake pad warning light on

oil dampness on back of engine block

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,129 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 89,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,186 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 66,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,337 miles

Nearside Front 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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RE53 AWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE53 AWN, 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 RE53 AWN registered?

RE53 AWN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 AWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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