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VK53 HFF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,841 mi
Last recorded185,841 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 185,841 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 185,802 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 177,076 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 166,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 166,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 151,086 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 151,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 146,975 miles

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?

Fail 3 Jan 2013 146,959 miles

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?

Pass 5 Jan 2012 143,226 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 143,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 138,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,601 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,863 miles

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?

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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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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