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AP53 FTE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 120,151 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached entire unit insecurely attached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,062 miles

both front lower suspension arm,rear inner bushes becoming unbonded

drivers door external handle cover missing

mid exhaust corroded and blowing

o.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Fail 3 Aug 2020 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm,rear inner bushes becoming unbonded

drivers door external handle cover missing

mid exhaust corroded and blowing

o.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,290 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,860 miles

Engine Cover Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Inspection

Exhaust Corroded & Slight Leak From Centre Box

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movment

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Low Tread On Inner Edge

Rear Both Indicators Slightly Faded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear discs corroded- noise when rear wheels are rotated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,478 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,918 miles

the casing of the tyre has started to split slightly in between the tread on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,512 miles

front & rear discs have surface rust.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,536 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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AP53 FTE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP53 FTE, 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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AP53 FTE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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