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SM53 VCX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has damage to both sidewalls (run flat)

part of n/s/r shock absorber insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,387 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Engine cover fitted

O/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Engine cover fitted

O/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,502 miles

Bonnet catch seizing

Coolant level on minimum

Strong smell of coolant coming from engine bay

Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet catch seizing

Coolant level on minimum

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

Strong smell of coolant coming from engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,360 miles

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

Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,225 miles

multiple undershields fitted restricting view

Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,512 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

multiple undershields fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,512 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

multiple undershields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,522 miles

Both front tyres are approaching wear limits.

Both rear discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,007 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 VCX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

SM53 VCX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is SM53 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 VCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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