MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Oil leak ()
UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV53 DZT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 DZT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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