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SM53 VDV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 VDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose in top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside hand brake performance only just met limits

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,678 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides, rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,059 miles

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

nsr shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,537 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,534 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,246 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,338 miles

advise cracks on tread of both rear tyres

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 VDV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

SM53 VDV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SM53 VDV safe to buy?

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