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DA53 FOM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,055 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre piece missing out of kerb protector

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre piece missing out of kerb protector

Pass 10 May 2013 96,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 10 May 2013 96,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 30 Oct 2012 240,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 240,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 215,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

engine undertray fitted

minor body work damage

offside rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 182,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 161,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 152,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 137,724 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 120,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 120,035 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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DA53 FOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA53 FOM, 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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DA53 FOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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