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FY53 AZZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 67,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,040 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 49,030 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,017 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,892 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 37,892 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres p.s.i look low

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,258 miles

Both rear road tyres deteriorating

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 1 Feb 2010 27,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear road tyres deteriorating

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,221 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested

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

WARNING: Both rear road tyres are deteriorating/ large cracks between treads of tyres all the way round both tyres recommend replacing tyres as they maybe dangerous at a later date!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,479 miles

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating in face of tyres ( ie cracking all way round tyre) this may be dangerous at a later date!!!

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,479 miles

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating in face of tyres ( ie cracking all way round tyre) this may be dangerous at a later date!!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,382 miles

Cracks all over face of offside rear tyre

Front number plate loose and screw loose also

Front offside tyre worn on inner edge recommend tracking

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

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

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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FY53 AZZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY53 AZZ, 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

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What year was FY53 AZZ registered?

FY53 AZZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 AZZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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