MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management lamp on
3rd brake light inop
engine bay and under covers fitted
exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp rotten/broken, still secure
front lower arm bushes (rears) cracked
n/s hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop
n/s/r shocker cover loose/dropped down
o/s/r indicator pale, close to/on limit
rear suspension arm bushes split/cracked
slight noise/roughness o/s/f wheel when spun, wheel bearing/centre drive shaft bearing??
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3rd brake light inop
engine bay and under covers fitted
exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp rotten/broken, still secure
front lower arm bushes (rears) cracked
n/s hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop
n/s/r shocker cover loose/dropped down
o/s/r indicator pale, close to/on limit
rear suspension arm bushes split/cracked
slight noise/roughness o/s/f wheel when spun, wheel bearing/centre drive shaft bearing??
slight oil leak
glow plug light flashing
n/s washer jet poor
3rd brake light inop
boot full
both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) cracked/split
both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked
bottom coils both rear coil springs broken
engine bay covers fitted
exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp corroded/broken/loose
front and rear of o/s sill going rusty
n/s/r caliper, hand brake arm not fully back to stop
n/s/r shocker cover loose
o/s/r indicator pale
slight roughness felt when n/s/f wheel spun?
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
3rd brake light inop
boot full
both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) cracked/split
both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked
bottom coils both rear coil springs broken
engine bay covers fitted
exhaust back box to centre pipe clamp corroded/broken/loose
front and rear of o/s sill going rusty
glow plug light flashing
n/s washer jet poor
n/s/f sill corroded/holed
n/s/r caliper, hand brake arm not fully back to stop
n/s/r shocker cover loose
o/s/r indicator pale
slight roughness felt when n/s/f wheel spun?
3rd brake light inop, not connected?
both rear coil springs, bottom coils fractured but still located in correct place
n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn
n/s washer jet poor
nearside rear tyre cuts on inner and outer walls very deep,edges very low and stepped
o/s/r indicator pale
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm
slight buckle, inner of o/s/r wheel rim
small chips in front screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3rd brake light inop, not connected?
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear coil springs, bottom coils fractured but still located in correct place
n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn
n/s washer jet poor
n/s/f tyre, slight cut/damage outer wall, deep cut inner wall close to showing cords, worn low,3mm and 1mm on edges, raised tread
o/s/r indicator pale
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm
slight buckle, inner of o/s/r wheel rim
small chips in front screen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre rear seat belt buckle has fallen below retainer button (try putting some one in centre and buckle them in).
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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VK53 HFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VK53 HFF, 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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VK53 HFF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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