MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both = plastic lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight grease staining inside hub (could get on brake disk)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured also damp inside (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded all 4 - fronts worst (2.4.C.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also various arms, anti roll bar etc (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on both edges (under inflated) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also various arms, anti roll bar etc (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r wheel rim damaged
o/s/f outer cv boot has small split
o/s/f wheel rim damaged
Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f wheel rim damaged
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front wheel rim damaged
plastic under trays fitted
slight bind to offside rear wheel
stone chips to windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front wheel rim damaged
plastic under trays fitted
slight bind to offside rear wheel
stone chips to windscreen
Emissions high at start of test. Advise fuel system treatment
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XE53 AUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XE53 AUE, 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 XE53 AUE registered?
XE53 AUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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