MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Both front tyre inner & outer edge worn
O/S/R tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake wear light ON
engine fault light ON
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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SH53 HUA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SH53 HUA, 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 HUA registered?
SH53 HUA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is SH53 HUA safe to buy?
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