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ML53 FUW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,961 mi
Last recorded126,961 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,961 miles

EML on

coolant leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,511 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,508 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,252 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,312 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,147 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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ML53 FUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

ML53 FUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is ML53 FUW safe to buy?

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