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VO53 SXZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,402 miles

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

exhaust coroded

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,401 miles

exhaust coroded

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,330 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,014 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,014 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

both front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,654 miles

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,707 miles

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres wearing on iner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,247 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,945 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 61,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,740 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Jan 2011 51,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding on

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,844 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,182 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 SXZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

VO53 SXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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