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SD53 OOW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper antiroll bar link nut loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Rear shockabsorber covers loose

pad warning light on brake pads good

Fail 26 May 2017 99,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pad warning light on dash. brake pads ok all round

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,031 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 82,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,240 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear disc surface corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,332 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SD53 OOW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD53 OOW, 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 SD53 OOW registered?

SD53 OOW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SD53 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 OOW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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