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FE53 USN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,148 mi
Last recorded207,148 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 USN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 207,148 miles

O/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Front number plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 196,926 miles

Nearside Lower Outer Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weak

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 196,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Outer Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Weak

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 196,851 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 179,290 miles

both front cv boots weeping

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2015 166,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 166,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,205 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 107,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,353 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag

Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,740 miles

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

screen cracked along bottom--not obstructing view of road

Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

screen cracked along bottom--not obstructing view of road

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,576 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,217 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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FE53 USN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE53 USN, 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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FE53 USN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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