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SO53 APU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,679 mi
Last recorded68,679 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 APU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,679 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake indicator warning lamp on,n/s front wear wire broken

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,951 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

Fail 3 Nov 2012 55,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,501 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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SO53 APU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO53 APU, 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 SO53 APU registered?

SO53 APU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SO53 APU safe to buy?

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