MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed.
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 BBV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY53 BBV, 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 BBV registered?
FY53 BBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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