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FX53 RVF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,091 miles

corrosion on rear suspension arms/sub frames

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion on rear suspension arms/sub frames

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls perishing

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,268 miles

chip to screen zone 'b'

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge also wear to outer side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,217 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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FX53 RVF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX53 RVF, 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 FX53 RVF registered?

FX53 RVF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 RVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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