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RE53 MZY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,227 mi
Last recorded129,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,227 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 119,318 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,658 miles

front tyres worn low recommend attention

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,084 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread perished,wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,177 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)

front brake discs lipped.

rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,252 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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RE53 MZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

RE53 MZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RE53 MZY safe to buy?

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