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VK53 UOX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,944 mi
Last recorded140,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,944 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 140,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 131,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,705 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,705 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,237 miles

Oil leak

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,997 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 1 Feb 2012 74,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 71,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,425 miles

rust to offside and nearside front outriggers

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,930 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 UOX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 UOX registered?

VK53 UOX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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