MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. Tyre has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing/bumper damaged
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door trim insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear seats not in use. car used as van
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated/images poor
oil leak-engine
rear subframe corroded
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated/images poor
oil leak-engine
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil , eml, traction and glow plug warning lamps on
nearside front fog lamp not working
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil , eml, traction and glow plug warning lamps on
nearside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter pin holed/damp with grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp image poor
Rear brake discs corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake servo/pedal dip operation poor
general heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension
windscreen washers poor effort
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter pin holed/damp with grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp image poor
Rear brake discs corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake servo/pedal dip operation poor
general heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension
windscreen washers poor effort
N/S/F TYRE 3MM. O/S/R TYRE ON INNER EDGE CLOSE LIMIT
o/s/r brake pad warning wire dangling by wheel (needs cutting off ??)
rear reg plate poor
**reciprocating noise from cam belt/ aux area, advise aux belt removal and see if noise stops, if not advise belt insp **
ADVISE NEW FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST CONSOLE BUSHES, BOTH WORN
FRONT DISCS VERY VERY POOR, ADVISE FRONT D&P SOON
WILL REQUIRE NEW O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT VERY SOON, SPLITTING BY INNER CLIP
o/s/r tyre inner heal worn, n/s just starting
rear discs poor but usable, pads as new
rear reg plate poor
x1 of x2 o/s washer jet not working
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn slightly on edges
1x litre engine oil
boot lid oipen warning light on
1x litre engine oil
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
boot lid oipen warning light on
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake discs worn.
Offside rear brake disc corroded.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread
nearside reare tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not showing cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RV53 VDR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RV53 VDR, 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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RV53 VDR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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