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VK53 HFY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,518 mi
Last recorded182,518 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 182,518 miles

Central Front Upper top tint fitted not obstructing drivers view

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on near limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 182,518 miles

Central Front Upper top tint fitted not obstructing drivers view

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on near limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low refit bulb, ajust beam too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high refit bulb, ajust beam too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 156,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror insecure.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 108,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,246 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Air bag warning light on..

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,352 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,434 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,041 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 52,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK53 HFY, 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 VK53 HFY registered?

VK53 HFY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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