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RE53 UYK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,009 miles

EML ON

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,009 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,878 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 124,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,064 miles

all coil springs corroded

coolant leak from radiator

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 70,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,801 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,999 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 UYK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

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

Is RE53 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 UYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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