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FE53 USP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 USP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 143,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,305 miles

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

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

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,791 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,291 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,334 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,251 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 USP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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