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VN53 PFF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,723 mi
Last recorded73,723 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,697 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,308 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,308 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 20 Mar 2010 45,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise noise when rear foot and handbrake applied

Fail 28 Mar 2009 39,647 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

any stickers must ont be in swept zone on offside windscreen please place on nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,647 miles

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

any stickers must ont be in swept zone on offside windscreen please place on nearside

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,940 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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VN53 PFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 VN53 PFF, 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 VN53 PFF registered?

VN53 PFF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is VN53 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 PFF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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