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FG53 NZZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,154 mi
Last recorded180,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 180,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 162,529 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 158,469 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 158,469 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Fail 18 Jan 2017 147,026 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Pass 28 Nov 2015 137,493 miles

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

Offside Front seat a bit lose.

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 225/45ZR17 91 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front seat a bit lose.

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 132,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,788 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,540 miles

both headlamps have no beam image on dip beam

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,381 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 NZZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

FG53 NZZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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