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ML53 FKH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,998 mi
Last recorded172,998 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Mar 2020 161,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 149,325 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,058 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,875 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 114,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,105 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)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 97,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,723 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 71,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,008 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

plastic sills

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

plastic sills

Pass 22 May 2009 55,823 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,823 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked adviserear number plate starting to de laminate advise

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 49,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,570 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,557 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

air bag light stays on

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 FKH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ML53 FKH, 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 ML53 FKH registered?

ML53 FKH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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