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RE53 UZB

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,572 mi
Last recorded161,572 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 161,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

throttle pedal broken

Pass 27 Oct 2020 150,690 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 150,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle damaged and leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2019 136,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle damaged and leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 131,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 131,076 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 128,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,117 miles

engine mounts soft

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine mounts soft

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped and grooved

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped and grooved

Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,924 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,511 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,839 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 UZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

RE53 UZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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