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Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill corroded - strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve clamps heavily deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve clamps heavily deteriorated
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
exhaust sleeve clamps heavily deteriorated
oil level slightly high
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve clamps heavily deteriorated
oil level slightly high
exhaust connecting sleeve corroded
front brakes imbalanced 31%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
exhaust connecting sleeve corroded
front brakes imbalanced 31%
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
tyres worn on edges rear close to limit
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both side rear brake discs slightly lipped
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
fuel filter housing corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
slight corrosion on front shock absorbers
surface corrosion on exhaust
both rear tyres perished/perishing/splitting in tread areas
nearside front tyre at 1.6-2mm and perishing in tread area
offside front tyre at 2mm and perishing in tread area
partial examination only on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat
rear number plate deteriorating
some/slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc
some/slight perishing on both rear tyres
surface corrosion on exhaust
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 ACU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 SM53 ACU, 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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SM53 ACU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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