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DA53 FPF

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,537 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 133,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 130,476 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Eml light on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroding/pitting

road springs corroding

slight play in offside front shock absorber piston

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 27 May 2015 123,795 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorating.

road springs corroding.

slight movement front antiroll bar mount bushes.

Pass 29 May 2014 118,751 miles

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

eml on

Pass 21 May 2013 113,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 113,514 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 108,755 miles

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

past evidence of catching on rear tyres

Fail 21 May 2012 108,750 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

past evidence of catching on rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,153 miles

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

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,218 miles

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 80,679 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,472 miles

Front brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

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

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

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 FPF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA53 FPF, 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 FPF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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