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FG53 ASO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,875 mi
Last recorded144,875 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 137,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 137,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,153 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 127,132 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 118,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 118,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 112,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 112,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 105,525 miles

heat sheild loose

Pass 30 May 2012 94,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 83,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2009 63,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 58,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 58,210 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,281 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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FG53 ASO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG53 ASO, 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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What year was FG53 ASO registered?

FG53 ASO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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