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RN53 DKK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,903 mi
Last recorded177,903 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 DKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 177,903 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 158,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,841 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 150,841 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking a bit (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread edge will not repair ()

Offside Front road spring middle coils catching each other ? nearside ok

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush a lot of play and nearside lower bush a bit (2.7.4)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides rear bushes split and play in centre (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges

but front abs wiring not in strut mounting / loose

engine bay covers and under trays fitted and loose

fuel cooler front mounting missing been tied up with plastic ties

nearside dip beam pattern poor lens deteriorated ?

Fail 8 Feb 2018 144,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking a bit (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread edge will not repair ()

Offside Front road spring middle coils catching each other ? nearside ok

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush a lot of play and nearside lower bush a bit (2.7.4)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides rear bushes split and play in centre (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges

but front abs wiring not in strut mounting / loose

engine bay covers and under trays fitted and loose

fuel cooler front mounting missing been tied up with plastic ties

nearside dip beam pattern poor lens deteriorated ?

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 121,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side indicator lens tinted

interior headlamp level adjusters not working?

Fail 21 Jan 2015 121,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side indicator lens tinted

interior headlamp level adjusters not working?

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 106,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,815 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot seeping grease

some wear to rear tyre edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 61,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,957 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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RN53 DKK 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 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 RN53 DKK, 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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RN53 DKK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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