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FV53 AOL

2003 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,783 mi
Last recorded209,783 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 209,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 209,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 205,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Topmount bush worn.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 205,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Topmount bush worn.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 200,964 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 200,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 197,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 190,750 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 190,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 176,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 175,514 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 158,055 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 158,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 144,664 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 144,664 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,305 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,751 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded & showing wear

Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded & showing wear

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,533 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 20 Sep 2007 46,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,131 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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FV53 AOL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV53 AOL, 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 FV53 AOL registered?

FV53 AOL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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