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SO53 APZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 APZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 122,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,929 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust mount missing one bolt ,however remains secure by others.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cannot clearly view both rear brake pads.

front exhaust mount missing one bolt ,however remains secure by others.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,737 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,441 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,438 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front steering gaiters twisted

engine warning light on

front exhaust bracket bolts missing and loose

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,438 miles

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

both front steering gaiters twisted

engine warning light on

front exhaust bracket bolts missing and loose

Pass 16 Sep 2012 86,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside sill damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside brake light dim

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre tread/sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 52,663 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 41,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,730 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,018 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 APZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

SO53 APZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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