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FY53 RVZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,213 mi
Last recorded234,213 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 234,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 228,480 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

engine management warning lamp is on

inner c.v joint has movement

Fail 10 Oct 2017 228,480 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both fronts (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective hub bolt (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

engine management warning lamp is on

inner c.v joint has movement

Pass 24 Aug 2016 212,925 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 212,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 198,921 miles

Both rear shock absorber protective covers perished

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2015 198,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear shock absorber protective covers perished

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2015 198,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 198,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 189,302 miles

O/S Rear Light Lens Broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 189,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

O/S Rear Light Lens Broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 176,088 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres worn 2/3mm

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2013 176,088 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres worn 2/3mm

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2012 165,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 150,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear damper covers insecure

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 137,052 miles

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

offside rear lense cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2010 137,039 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 121,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,831 miles

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

damage to n.s.f alloy wheel †cover missing off of o.s.r shock

Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,964 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 RVZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RVZ, 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 RVZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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