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MA53 FTV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,055 mi
Last recorded177,055 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 177,055 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 177,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 167,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 155,474 miles

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

Rear tyres are worn uneven on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Sep 2013 155,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear tyres are worn uneven on inner shoulders

Pass 27 Sep 2012 141,795 miles

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

air bag light on

different tyre sizes front & rear axles

small cuts nearside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2012 141,795 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

different tyre sizes front & rear axles

small cuts nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 124,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 111,462 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 111,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,934 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2008 82,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,182 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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MA53 FTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA53 FTV, 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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MA53 FTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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