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FV53 HCH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,011 mi
Last recorded173,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 173,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,456 miles

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 918,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 158,887 miles

Central centre exhaust pipe rear clamp leaking exhaust gasses

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction upper windscreen has a sticker within swept area but not affecting drivers view. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front n/s lower windscreen showing signs of damage [cracked] (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering warning light on [at time of testing]

under side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2022 158,887 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both n/s o/s steering rack boots damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central centre exhaust pipe rear clamp leaking exhaust gasses

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction upper windscreen has a sticker within swept area but not affecting drivers view. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front n/s lower windscreen showing signs of damage [cracked] (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering warning light on [at time of testing]

under side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,971 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front lower windscreen showing signs of cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear n/s tyre n/s o/s walls showing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear o/s tyre walls inner and outer showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front n/s brake hose showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front n/s outer c.v. boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front lower windscreen showing signs of cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear n/s tyre n/s o/s walls showing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear o/s tyre walls inner and outer showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 147,917 miles

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both n/s o/s inner steering rack boots worn (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front lower windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 123,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,033 miles

Nearside Lower windsceen cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower windsceen cracked

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 106,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,234 miles

crack in front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,760 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,548 miles

engine management light on

offside cv boot limited life

wipers worn

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,746 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,059 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,020 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 HCH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

FV53 HCH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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