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FY53 BAA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear brakes light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexible brake hose split to inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear indicator light lens/reverse light broken

Nearside Rear side light dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,504 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,571 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,658 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2012 71,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,172 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,081 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 67,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,692 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,442 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,643 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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FY53 BAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY53 BAA, 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 FY53 BAA registered?

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

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