MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot burst (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 OSB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?
SL53 OSB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.
Is SL53 OSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL53 OSB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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