MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pad warning light is on
floor trays fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
brake pad warning light is on
floor trays fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on (all pad thickness ok)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot cannot be opened from outside vehicle
coolant level low
nsf brake pad wear warning wire broken
nsf tyre tread low and bold on outer edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
NSF tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn more on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn more on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Both front & rear brake disc's pitted.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front & rear brake disc's pitted.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
service reminder on at dash
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 PAH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SG53 PAH, 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 SG53 PAH registered?
SG53 PAH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is SG53 PAH safe to buy?
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