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SH53 HTO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,080 mi
Last recorded95,080 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 63,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,158 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,314 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,975 miles

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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SH53 HTO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH53 HTO, 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 SH53 HTO registered?

SH53 HTO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is SH53 HTO safe to buy?

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