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MC53 FUF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,150 mi
Last recorded118,150 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,150 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 115,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,850 miles

both rear brake discs are badly deteriated

both rear brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

both rear coil spring upper rubber mounts are deteriated

brake fluid reservoir level is low

rear brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs are badly deteriated

both rear brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

both rear coil spring upper rubber mounts are deteriated

rear brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,277 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear disc corrded due to lack of use??

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,402 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,545 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 36,224 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,425 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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MC53 FUF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MC53 FUF, 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 MC53 FUF registered?

MC53 FUF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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