MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
throttle pedal broken
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
throttle pedal broken
Front number plate deteriorated, readable.
O/S/R tyre close to legal limit.
Rear brake discs worn.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Traction control light lit.
Engine light lit.
Front brake imbalance 22%.
Front number deteriorated.
O/S/F tyre on legal limit.
O/S/R tyre close to legal limit.
Rear brake discs worn.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management warning light illuminated.
Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder pipe.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine management warning light illuminated.
Nail in centre of tread of offside rear tyre.
Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder pipe.
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 AOP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AOP, 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 AOP registered?
FV53 AOP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is FV53 AOP safe to buy?
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