MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front discs corroded
Front brake disks slightly corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Timing belt history
rear brake disks slightly corroded
Front brake disks slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Timing belt history
rear brake disks slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 TSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?
SP53 TSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is SP53 TSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP53 TSV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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