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VO53 EVG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,570 mi
Last recorded117,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 117,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,865 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 106,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 102,976 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,236 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 29 Jul 2011 79,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,012 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 72,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,844 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked between tread patterns

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,841 miles

all four tyres have slight cracks in tread

edges of wiper blades splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,706 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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VO53 EVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VO53 EVG, 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 VO53 EVG registered?

VO53 EVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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