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DK53 FJO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,139 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,786 miles

advise rear tyres worn inner tread

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre is out of shape but ok! may cause noise from rear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre is out of shape but ok! may cause noise from rear

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre is out of shape but ok! may cause noise from rear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre is out of shape but ok! may cause noise from rear

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,035 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,994 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 20,264 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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DK53 FJO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK53 FJO, 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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What year was DK53 FJO registered?

DK53 FJO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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