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VK53 HNF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,186 mi
Last recorded194,186 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 194,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear lower arms and rearsills and undersills and rear subframe slightly corroded

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,303 miles

both sills slightly damaged

offside front lower wing corroded/damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 184,976 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sills slightly corroded

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2020 173,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 27 Nov 2020 173,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 28 Nov 2019 167,534 miles

o/s and n/s rear wishbone inner bushes perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link joint covers repaired with sealer

Pass 26 Nov 2018 160,702 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 160,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,666 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,387 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,280 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,551 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 131,546 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 101,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,713 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,713 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,052 miles

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

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

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 HNF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

VK53 HNF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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