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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration ML53NFT
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 21 Feb 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,830 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2024 20 Jun 202621 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,428 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022 20 Jun 202618 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,456 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,290 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021 20 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,145 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 20 Jun 20268 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,850 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,957 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,899 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 20 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,870 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014 20 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,589 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 20 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,435 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 20 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,396 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
15 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,132 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 20 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,759 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2009 20 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,474 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 20 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!
ML53NFT was registered on 2003-09-25
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