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XE53 AUE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXE53 AUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 151,073 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 143,126 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 143,126 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 137,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 137,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,555 miles

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot has small split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,769 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,223 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,226 miles

Emissions high at start of test. Advise fuel system treatment

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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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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