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AK53 FRU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,692 mi
Last recorded104,692 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 104,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 92,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,192 miles

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)

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

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,193 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,451 miles

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

Small chunk out of inner side wall of n/s/f tyre. Not down to cord

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,684 miles

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

slight cuts in OSR+NSF TYRES

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,107 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 FRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

AK53 FRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 FRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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