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SV53 ONF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,330 mi
Last recorded109,330 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ONF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 109,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 87,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,617 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 63,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seats fitted in rear

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 63,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seats fitted in rear

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,953 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,640 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 4 Feb 2014 36,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 36,737 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag warning lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,700 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag warning lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,479 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly piited

Fail 16 Jan 2012 33,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front brake disc slightly piited

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,824 miles

airbag warning lamp on

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 22,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,597 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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SV53 ONF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV53 ONF, 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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SV53 ONF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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