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AK53 FRR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 69,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres tread is perished

Pass 8 May 2013 69,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres tread is perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,110 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND O/S/R

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,470 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND O/S/R

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,601 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,594 miles

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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AK53 FRR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 FRR, 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 AK53 FRR registered?

AK53 FRR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AK53 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 FRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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