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FV53 FKX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 178,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 163,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 154,304 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 154,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,546 miles

wear lip on front discs and pads 50 per cent worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyurte deep cut in sidewall

rear brake pads 70 per cent worn

Fail 19 Jul 2014 146,493 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre deep cut in sidewall

rear brake pads 70 per cent worn

wear lip on front discs and pads 50 per cent worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 131,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 124,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,631 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 FKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 FKX registered?

FV53 FKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is FV53 FKX safe to buy?

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