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VO53 SWK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,510 mi
Last recorded206,510 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 206,510 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 206,508 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 200,931 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 194,607 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 194,605 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 188,881 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 188,881 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 185,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sills corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2020 180,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 180,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 174,655 miles

centre seat belt clasp not accessible - trapped under seat.

child seat fitted to n/s/r - partial belt inspection.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 174,653 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

centre seat belt clasp not accessible - trapped under seat.

child seat fitted to n/s/r - partial belt inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 156,792 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 156,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 148,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,042 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEERING

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,362 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,686 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 SWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SWK, 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 SWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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