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ML53 FKF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,533 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,533 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage osf bumper/wing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing damaged

rear brake disc worn

rear offside and nearside wheel has a slight bind

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wing damaged

rear brake disc worn

rear offside and nearside wheel has a slight bind

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,055 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,696 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,626 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 55,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 30,008 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ML53 FKF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML53 FKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML53 FKF registered?

ML53 FKF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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