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FE53 ZWW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,790 mi
Last recorded172,790 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,790 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2020 172,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 159,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 159,105 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Possible Blockage in Induction Or Exhaust System (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 153,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness, when the road wheel is rotated

Service info shows

Pass 29 Oct 2016 149,284 miles

all 4 tyres are bold on the inner edges

coolant level low

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,638 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,017 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 110,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,642 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS IN BOTTOM OF SPRING CUPS LOOSE

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS IN BOTTOM OF SPRING CUPS LOOSE

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 75,059 miles

metal shroud on nearside rear shock absorber insecure [may cause rattle]

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 50,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,187 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,992 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 ZWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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