MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general under body corrosion
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))
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear underside rusty .
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 .
both front brake discs getting worn
both rear shock absorber boots insecure
both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE.
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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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