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ML53HRC
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration ML53HRC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at nearside rear outer sill area within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill area within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- advise offside front headlamp high beam too low
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,193 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022 24 Jun 202610 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front BACKING PLATES DAMAGED
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH DETERIATED (5.3.2 (b))
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,683 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,920 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,826 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,826 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,968 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,044 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,191 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 24 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,400 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,593 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 24 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,530 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,277 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,751 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,798 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,743 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 24 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,587 MI
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ML53HRC was registered on 2003-09-25
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