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SK53 NLD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,046 mi
Last recorded128,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 128,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,981 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 112,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,745 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 83,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear TYre outer wall pereshed

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,960 miles

Offside rear TYre outer wall pereshed

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,179 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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SK53 NLD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK53 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK53 NLD registered?

SK53 NLD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SK53 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 NLD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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