MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
duel mass flywheel noisy
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges
engine management light on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges
engine management light on
both front tyres worn low on inner edges 225 45 17
engine management light on
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges 225 45 17
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiperblade marks across screen
E.M.L light on at time of test.
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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FGZ 5173 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FGZ 5173, 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 FGZ 5173 registered?
FGZ 5173 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is FGZ 5173 safe to buy?
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