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FV53 AOP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,698 mi
Last recorded157,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AOP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 157,698 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

throttle pedal broken

Fail 27 Jan 2015 157,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,845 miles

Front number plate deteriorated, readable.

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 142,736 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 128,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 128,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,085 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 114,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,598 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder pipe.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,596 miles

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.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,631 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 41,631 miles

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.

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 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.

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