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VN53 PVT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,729 miles

Nearside door mirror not fully secure.

oil leak under engine

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror not fully secure.

oil leak under engine

Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,537 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,362 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,965 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 PVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVT, 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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What year was VN53 PVT registered?

VN53 PVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is VN53 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 PVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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