MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to central and offside of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Sill underside has corrosion not within a perscribed area
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Sill has corrosion underside not within a perscribed area
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to central and offside of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Sill underside has corrosion not within a perscribed area
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Sill has corrosion underside not within a perscribed area
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays and engine covers obscuring some components
NSR BRAKE PADS HAVE SUFFERED HEAT DAMAGE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
NSR TYRE: INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSR TYRE: INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE & SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NSR BRAKE PADS HAVE SUFFERED HEAT DAMAGE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
NSR TYRE: INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSR TYRE: INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE & SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AX53 FVC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AX53 FVC, 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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AX53 FVC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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