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FGZ 5173

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 5173
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 139,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,954 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,845 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 923,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 93,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 83,549 miles

all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2013 83,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,239 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 225 45 17

engine management light on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,076 miles

wiperblade marks across screen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,328 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,126 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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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.

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