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FY53 MMJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened retaining bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,356 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 83,356 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs corroded & slight lip

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,299 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,153 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 MMJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

FY53 MMJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is FY53 MMJ safe to buy?

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