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SL53 RKN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 111,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 107,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,257 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 96,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,167 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,132 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2020 81,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,581 miles

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.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,019 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,540 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking .

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,923 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,014 miles

both front damper gaiters split

slight scuffing on nearside tyre walls

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,487 miles

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.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,423 miles

Both nearside tyres perrished slightly

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both nearside tyres perrished slightly

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,769 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 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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