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SC53 AAA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,454 mi
Last recorded136,454 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,135 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,362 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,020 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,860 miles

ESP light on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,203 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,920 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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SC53 AAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC53 AAA, 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 SC53 AAA registered?

SC53 AAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SC53 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 AAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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