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AO53 FUG

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 155,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 137,649 miles

O/S/R brake has slight bind.

Fail 28 May 2015 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R brake has slight bind.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 128,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 128,582 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,511 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 104,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,084 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2010 92,257 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,607 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 57,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,169 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO53 FUG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO53 FUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 FUG registered?

AO53 FUG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AO53 FUG safe to buy?

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