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VE53 DWU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join to back box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 133,445 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 133,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,706 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,422 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2017 121,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover detached

Tyres. both fronts . tread low and wearing outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover detached

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

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

Tyres. both fronts . tread low and wearing outer edges

brake fluid reservoir cap broken

Pass 13 Nov 2014 102,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 102,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,288 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 95,288 miles

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

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

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

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

ad geo check front tyres wearing on inside

advise fuel cleaner slight high lambda

n/s rear tyre starting too break up

Fail 10 Nov 2012 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 88,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,077 miles

Front brake discs lipped new pads previously fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,698 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 54,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

warning lights on

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,905 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 24 Nov 2007 40,573 miles

front wipers poor

rear plate poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VE53 DWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey 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 VE53 DWU, 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 VE53 DWU registered?

VE53 DWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is VE53 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 DWU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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