MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
engine management light on and engine running poor at idle
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
both front and o/s rear tyre treads on approx 3mm
both rear shock absorber dust covers perished
engine management light on
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
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
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)
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
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SL53 MHK registered?
SL53 MHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is SL53 MHK safe to buy?
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