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FV53 DZT

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,256 mi
Last recorded146,256 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 146,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,459 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Aug 2018 140,452 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

rear heatshield above back box deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,293 miles

Oil leak ()

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,817 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,906 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,346 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,108 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

FV53 DZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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