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SP53 HLU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,458 mi
Last recorded113,458 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 113,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 111,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,862 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,545 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside side repeater discoloured

Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside side repeater discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all brake discs on car worn

poss air con leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs on car worn

both rear tyres perished

poss air con leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 29,567 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SP53 HLU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 SP53 HLU, 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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SP53 HLU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SP53 HLU safe to buy?

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