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RE53 VPL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,672 mi
Last recorded145,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 145,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 139,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 134,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 127,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 107,951 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 107,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,711 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight lip on rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,711 miles

Coolant level low

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

Slight lip on rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,096 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 VPL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPL, 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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RE53 VPL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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