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FV53 DNJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,874 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 113,823 miles

Headlamp aim not tested incorrect pattern possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,547 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,199 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,862 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safty lock stiff (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers and trays fitted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2015 67,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Braking system leaking servo hose split vacuum disipates fast (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safty lock stiff (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level low

covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 57,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,545 miles

offside front tyre flat

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,269 miles

Slight signs of N/S/F cv boot leaking grease but unable to see split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,095 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 DNJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DNJ, 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 DNJ registered?

FV53 DNJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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