MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine bay and underbody covers fitted some part obscured
Front Coil spring not correctly located both sides (2.4.C.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door handle (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine bay and underbody covers fitted some part obscured
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing ball joint (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/rear tyre on 3mm
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn to 2-3mm
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn to 2-3mm
front and rear brake pads wearing thin.
ESP warning light staying on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ESP warning light staying on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Traction control light illuminated.
offside reverse inoperative
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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FY53 NBE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NBE, 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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FY53 NBE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2003.
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