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RE53 VRD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,575 mi
Last recorded198,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 198,575 miles

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

e.m light on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 198,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

e.m light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 191,421 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2016 191,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 180,648 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 180,648 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 170,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

wear discs

Pass 11 Oct 2013 170,617 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

wear discs

Pass 13 Oct 2012 160,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both nearside and offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 158,343 miles

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

emissions tested to clean to get a reading

o/s cv boot perishing

slight loose of grease n/s cv boot

slight noise o/s/f wheel when spun

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 134,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 126,285 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

electric power steering noisey needs inspection or repair

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low and out of shape on inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,842 miles

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

noise from steering rack area - requires investigation.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 108,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

noise from steering rack area - requires investigation.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 82,333 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 82,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,664 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 56,664 miles

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

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 VRD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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