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RE53 SSU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,904 mi
Last recorded140,904 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 SSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 140,904 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet safety catch very stiff

header tank no water in have topped up. rad edges damp . but posible head gasket as tried to boil

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre flat . have pumped up

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,590 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,213 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,160 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears holding on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside foot & hand brake performance low

bonnet safety catch poor working

oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,863 miles

Offside head light poor patton

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very close (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety catch stiff working

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Low Performance 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Low 15% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear Valves Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,987 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,160 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Dust Covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,707 miles

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn inner tread edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windows tinted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,900 miles

Windows tinted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,751 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,751 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 28,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 SSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

RE53 SSU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is RE53 SSU safe to buy?

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