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SL53 HBK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,050 miles

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

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Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,040 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,832 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,831 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 77,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 77,997 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,524 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,097 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,481 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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SL53 HBK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL53 HBK, 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 SL53 HBK registered?

SL53 HBK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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