MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear subframe slight corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Lower windsceen cracked
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
crack in front screen
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine man light on
plastic undertrays fitted
engine management light on
offside cv boot limited life
wipers worn
wishbone bushes worn
wishbone bushes starting to split
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FV53 HCH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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