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VK53 MVL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,562 mi
Last recorded86,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 MVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2016 86,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,630 miles

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.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 76,629 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,780 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar delaminated

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 153,241 miles

Oil leak

advise front discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 143,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 143,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,051 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 132,051 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,851 miles

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 9 Apr 2008 89,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,525 miles

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 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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