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SL53 MHK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 109,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 104,530 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 104,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,193 miles

engine management light on and engine running poor at idle

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,192 miles

Brake hose kinked servo hose (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on and engine running poor at idle

Pass 6 May 2015 99,056 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre treads on approx 3mm

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2014 46,647 miles

Coolant Level Below Minimum

EML Illuminated

Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner C.V Boot Insecure But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Fail 5 May 2014 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Coolant Level Below Minimum

EML Illuminated

Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner C.V Boot Insecure But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine management light is on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre under inflated

Offside rear tyre worn and has a cut

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,721 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 90,684 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine managment light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 80,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 80,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,184 miles

0/side front tyre worn on inner edge

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 MHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL53 MHK, 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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SL53 MHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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