MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wish bone rear bushes slightly deteriorated nsf /osf
Nearside Front wheel has slight binned
Offside Rear wheel has slight binned
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear axle bushes deteriorated but no play
Rear coil springs corroded nsr osr
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front wish bone rear bushes slightly deteriorated nsf /osf
Nearside Front wheel has slight binned
Offside Rear wheel has slight binned
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear axle bushes deteriorated but no play
Rear coil springs corroded nsr osr
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed retainig clip missing (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure And fouling suspension strut. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure And fouling suspension strut (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise air box missing
advise all four tyres not wide enough for rims
advise emmissions not checked due to exhaust missing
advise osf outer sill damaged
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front steering vibrate from to lock
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VK53 MUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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