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FY53 LRV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 137,115 miles

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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,360 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight corrosion inner faces on front discs

slight drip from radiator not over heating

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight corrosion inner faces on front discs

slight drip from radiator not over heating

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 101,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,145 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,906 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 75,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,761 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED OK AT TEST

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,649 miles

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

both front tyres thin on outer edges

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 46,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 LRV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

Is FY53 LRV safe to buy?

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