MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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)
n/s/f wheel damaged
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
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
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
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
the casing of the tyre has started to split slightly in between the tread on both rear tyres
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front & rear discs have surface rust.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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