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SG53 ODD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,584 mi
Last recorded161,584 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ODD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 161,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside head light lens deteriorated

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside head light lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 153,264 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 144,126 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front side mirror indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepped inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under body rust

Fail 15 Sep 2022 144,126 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear seat belt stuck unable to move (7.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front side mirror indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepped inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under body rust

Pass 18 Sep 2021 137,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,154 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,154 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 101,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,748 miles

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

rear underside rusty .

Fail 29 May 2015 91,569 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear underside rusty .

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,178 miles

both front brake discs getting worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,868 miles

both rear shock absorber boots insecure

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2012 62,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear shock absorber boots insecure

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,711 miles

SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE.

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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SG53 ODD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SG53 ODD, 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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SG53 ODD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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