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SM53 ACU

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,521 mi
Last recorded151,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 151,521 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 151,521 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 149,685 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 146,548 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 146,548 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,592 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 139,592 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,816 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 136,816 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,304 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 133,304 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,647 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 130,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,386 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

exhaust sleeve clamps heavily deteriorated

oil level slightly high

Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,693 miles

exhaust connecting sleeve corroded

front brakes imbalanced 31%

Fail 14 Aug 2017 121,693 miles

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%

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,506 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

tyres worn on edges rear close to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,684 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,684 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,355 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,046 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,037 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,619 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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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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