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SV53 ONL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,351 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,121 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 16 Feb 2010 80,238 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 63,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,648 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ONL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ONL, 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 SV53 ONL registered?

SV53 ONL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SV53 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 ONL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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