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FV53 FKO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,884 mi
Last recorded176,884 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 176,884 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to separate

Fail 2 Feb 2022 176,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2020 167,043 miles

front and rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust clamp bolts broken

offside front tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 129,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 120,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 120,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 113,330 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Dec 2012 106,018 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs lipped

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,474 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 FKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

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

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