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ET53 FSA

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,754 mi
Last recorded98,754 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,591 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,050 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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ET53 FSA is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET53 FSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET53 FSA registered?

ET53 FSA is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for ET53 FSA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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