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AO53 FUV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,204 mi
Last recorded132,204 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 132,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 132,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,823 miles

front discs lipped.

nearside rear shock dust cover split.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,517 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,326 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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AO53 FUV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO53 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

AO53 FUV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 FUV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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