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VO53 EXA

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,995 mi
Last recorded186,995 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 186,995 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 168,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 24 May 2018 162,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread/small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 May 2018 162,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread/small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 156,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 May 2017 156,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 May 2016 145,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 145,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 131,979 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 131,648 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 120,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 112,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 112,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,154 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,858 miles

slight wear on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,196 miles

slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,073 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 EXA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 VO53 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

VO53 EXA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is VO53 EXA safe to buy?

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