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SM53 AEG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 92,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,683 miles

Offside Outer advise os outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,054 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,780 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,895 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides and rear damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,105 miles

OSR BRAKE STICKING.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,921 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AEG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SM53 AEG, 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 SM53 AEG registered?

SM53 AEG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SM53 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 AEG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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