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RE53 PHX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,943 mi
Last recorded126,943 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,943 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 126,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,182 miles

small play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearning uneven

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,347 miles

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Nearside Rear tyre wearning uneven

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,892 miles

E M L on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,067 miles

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

headlights at highest setting on tester. lowest level set in vechicle.

Off side front tyre bald worn on inner edge very close to cords/separation

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,770 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 PHX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

RE53 PHX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is RE53 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 PHX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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