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FE53 VJJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,570 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,570 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,480 miles

Offside Front cracks in tyre wall

Offside Front wing damage

engine light on

undertrays & covers fitted .....unable to examine some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing damage

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,612 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front wipers smears slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,312 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management lamp on

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,820 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,742 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,657 miles

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

os door handle broken

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,101 miles

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,631 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 VJJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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