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VN53 UAF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,179 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f slightly stiff when rotated

Fail 6 May 2026 127,178 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f slightly stiff when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 127,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,272 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,321 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,263 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 115,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,062 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 UAF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 UAF, 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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VN53 UAF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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