MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement both rear not fitted correctly (3.5.1k)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Offside Front inner wheel arch liner loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
n/s rear light lens damaged and eml on
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear light lens damaged and eml on
advise engine oil leek
advise n/s rear light lens brocken
advise n/s rear wheel rim out of shape
advise small amount of play in both steering arms
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
advise engine oil leek
advise n/s rear light lens brocken
advise n/s rear wheel rim out of shape
advise small amount of play in both steering arms
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise middle box hanger broken
advise middle box hanger broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management fault light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 UOL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UOL, 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 UOL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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