MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ESP light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
screen damage outside swept area nearside
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front number plate has small cracks in it.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 MLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FG53 MLF, 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 MLF registered?
FG53 MLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is FG53 MLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG53 MLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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