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SC53 MPO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,201 mi
Last recorded141,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 MPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,201 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,869 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 110,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,252 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,279 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,387 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,449 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,595 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,137 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,013 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,275 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,675 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 MPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MPO, 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 MPO registered?

SC53 MPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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