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FV53 AOM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,925 mi
Last recorded133,925 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,277 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 127,277 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,380 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge very near to cords!!!!!

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,443 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,082 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,110 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,898 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 AOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV53 AOM, 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 FV53 AOM registered?

FV53 AOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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