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FG53 NZC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,630 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,630 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,978 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,286 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both fgront disc inner surface corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,017 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 23 Sep 2010 64,994 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,858 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,435 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 NZC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 NZC registered?

FG53 NZC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FG53 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 NZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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