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SC53 RXY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,471 mi
Last recorded148,471 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 RXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 148,471 miles

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

Sills corroded but not excessive

Windscreen cracked but not affecting view of the road

Fail 7 Feb 2018 148,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Sills corroded but not excessive

Windscreen cracked but not affecting view of the road

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 141,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 141,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 127,006 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2015 127,006 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear n/s light lense cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s light lense cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,123 miles

front wiper linkage worn?

nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,123 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper linkage worn?

nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2008 52,868 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 43,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,110 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 RXY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC53 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

SC53 RXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SC53 RXY safe to buy?

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