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VO53 SWJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 127,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 127,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired LENS BROKEN (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,024 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed BOOT (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired LENS BROKEN (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,593 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 109,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,632 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 104,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 104,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 98,236 miles

inner tyre wall cut on nearside front

offside inner tyre tread worn

Fail 3 May 2012 98,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner tyre wall cut on nearside front

offside inner tyre tread worn

Pass 5 May 2011 93,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 117,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,683 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 30 Apr 2008 100,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake Pads Getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2008 100,142 miles

Rear Brake Pads Getting low

Pass 2 May 2007 82,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 82,016 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 SWJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWJ, 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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VO53 SWJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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