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VE53 UPO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,216 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)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords are exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,317 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,457 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 43,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,769 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 21,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,318 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 19,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,527 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2007 12,526 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,347 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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VE53 UPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPO, 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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VE53 UPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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