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SG53 PAH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,325 mi
Last recorded154,325 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 154,325 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 154,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,876 miles

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

brake pad warning light on (all pad thickness ok)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 144,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 144,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 136,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 123,684 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 123,684 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,634 miles

Both front & rear brake disc's pitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 115,631 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,957 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 68,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 68,954 miles

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.

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 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.

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