CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV53 UOK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,082 mi
Last recorded142,082 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 142,082 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 117,138 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 117,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 83,149 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 20 Mar 2009 63,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

fanbelt noise

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detached

nearside rear slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Mar 2009 63,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

fanbelt noise

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detached

nearside rear slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,153 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light is on the dash

Pass 17 May 2007 37,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV53 UOK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOK, 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

How do I check the history of FV53 UOK?

You can check the full history of FV53 UOK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV53 UOK registered?

FV53 UOK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is FV53 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 UOK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 UOK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV53 UOK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.