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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration ML53HPC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 07 Aug 2017
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 229,009 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 228,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 215,283 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 215,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
2 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 215,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 193,718 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 165,139 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
29 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 165,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 146,508 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 123,862 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 24 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 123,862 MI
24 Jun 202630 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,788 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,433 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
23 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008 24 Jun 202623 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,210 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML53HPC was registered on 2003-10-15
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