MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,525 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Both front and N/S/R shock obsorber dust covers split and adrift.
Corrosion to all coil springs.
Cracking to O/S/R tyre and worn close to legal limit.
Front brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.
O/S/R indicator slightly white.
Perishing to both front lower arm rear bushes.
Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.
Slight blow around exhaust clamp.
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres cracking .
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres starting to perish in tread
n.s.f tyre perished on outer sidewall
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front damper gaiters split
slight scuffing on nearside tyre walls
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge.
o/s and n/s rear tyre walls slightly deteriated.
o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriated
unable to visually check under engine bay and floorpan due to covers.
Both nearside tyres perrished slightly
Both number plates slightly discoloured
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Both nearside tyres perrished slightly
Both number plates slightly discoloured
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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SL53 RKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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