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VN53 UZF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,853 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 114,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,859 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lowre arm rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly.

emissions just met limit.front ,rear coil spring slightly corroded.n/s/rear tyre nail.

Fail 12 Jun 2021 109,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lowre arm rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly.

emissions just met limit.front ,rear coil spring slightly corroded.n/s/rear tyre nail.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,920 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,944 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

bind from nearside and offside front wheels

bind from offside rear wheel

both rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is bald inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,497 miles

Long foot brake travel

Hand brake lever grip is insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,497 miles

Hand brake lever grip is insecure

Long foot brake travel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Eml on

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Eml on

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,567 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,823 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

VN53 UZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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