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VK53 HFW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,015 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 184,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 173,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 153,941 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 153,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,363 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 148,294 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust center section split and blowing, lambda 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp beam image poor n.s and o.s.

n.s.f c.v boot split/leaking grease

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,290 miles

Engine Oil level on minimum and contaminated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 143,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Oil level on minimum and contaminated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,912 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 130,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,887 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 111,540 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 98,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 91,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 91,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,599 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front wipers smear screen slightly

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 HFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VK53 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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