MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
both sills slightly damaged
offside front lower wing corroded/damaged
slight oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both sills slightly corroded
offside front anti roll drop link has slight play
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
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
o/s and n/s rear wishbone inner bushes perished
o/s/f anti roll bar link joint covers repaired with sealer
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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