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SN53 TXR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,528 mi
Last recorded133,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 TXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage from tyre being driven flat

Fail 22 Nov 2017 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage from tyre being driven flat

Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,474 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front outer sill dented

o/s front tyre perished inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front outer sill dented

o/s front tyre perished inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,045 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,158 miles

slight weap to o/s outer cv boot.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,156 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

slight weap to o/s outer cv boot.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,564 miles

near and off side rear discs in a corroded and scored condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,825 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,075 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 45,810 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully check under body (plastic covers)

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 TXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN53 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

SN53 TXR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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