MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
O/R shock obsorber worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded But still complete (2.4.C.1b)
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
O/R shock obsorber worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded But still complete (2.4.C.1b)
Sill covers fitted
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/Side body kit not attached to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/Side outer sill kit not attached to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cooling fan requires attention.vibration noise.
Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/Side body kit not attached to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/Side outer sill kit not attached to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear anti roll bar delaminated
suspension lowering kit fitted
Oil leak
advise front discs worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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VK53 MVL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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