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RE53 UXX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,965 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 113,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel filter attention required

exhuast corroded

front tyres have some cuts

slight lip to front discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel filter attention required

exhuast corroded

front tyres have some cuts

slight lip to front discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,423 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,986 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,191 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,011 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,392 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 UXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

RE53 UXX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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