MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four coil springs corroded as marked
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all four coil springs corroded as marked
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
O/S/R Brake Grabbing Slightly
Rear Washer & Wiper Not Working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust Heat shield Loose
N/S Washer Not Working
O/S/R Brake Grabbing Slightly
Rear Washer & Wiper Not Working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise N/S/R tyre perished and slight uneven tread wear.
Advise O/S/F tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall no showing cords.
Advise both front wipers smearing.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advise N/S/R tyre perished and slight uneven tread wear.
Advise O/S/F tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall no showing cords.
Advise both front wipers smearing.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
NSR tyre feathering on inner edge
OS sterring rack arm has slight play
NSR tyre feathering on inner edge
OS sterring rack arm has slight play
Advise N/S/R tyre is cracking and uneven tread wear.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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 LKF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SH53 LKF, 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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SH53 LKF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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