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SN53 RFL

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,267 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 94,001 miles

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

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

rear seat belt anchors not checked due to seat folded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,830 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,830 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 disc corroded and pittred badly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,356 miles

engine under tray broken. nearside front wheel stud missing cover . engine light on in dash

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,218 miles

engine oil level low

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked in centre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,835 miles

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

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

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly [inner edge]

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,145 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,354 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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SN53 RFL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN53 RFL, 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 SN53 RFL registered?

SN53 RFL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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