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FV53 OTJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 118,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 53,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Has some slight splitting on inner side wall

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,373 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,369 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,788 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,193 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 OTJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

FV53 OTJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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