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FV53 ONC

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

221,611 mi
Last recorded221,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ONC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 221,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

head lights deterierated

Pass 31 Dec 2020 215,213 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 205,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 197,620 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management light illuminated in dash board

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 186,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 173,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2015 164,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,041 miles

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

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

offside rear shock protector damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 147,041 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear shock protector damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,987 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,317 miles

o/s/r light unit has condensation in it

Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,317 miles

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

o/s/r light unit has condensation in it

Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,995 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,992 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,899 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

near side rear tyre side wall damaged to the limit and has a small cut in the tread to the limit.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,112 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 ONC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

FV53 ONC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 ONC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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