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SP53 OTH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,558 mi
Last recorded155,558 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OTH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2015 155,558 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 135,252 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 135,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 110,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,685 miles

Airbag Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,685 miles

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

Airbag Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 72,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,358 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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SP53 OTH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP53 OTH, 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 SP53 OTH registered?

SP53 OTH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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