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ND53 FEG

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 FEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,092 miles

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r o/s/r beam axle bushes perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,092 miles

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r beam axle bushes perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner cv joint securing bolt (x1) is loose.

o/s/r brake is dragging.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,925 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner cv joint securing bolt (x1) is loose.

o/s/r brake is dragging.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

center exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,671 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,552 miles

engine management light on

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

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

traction control will not switch off

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

back tyre have been put to front axle. and rear axle has bigger size tyres fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2010 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,332 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 46,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,262 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,565 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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ND53 FEG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ND53 FEG, 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 ND53 FEG registered?

ND53 FEG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is ND53 FEG safe to buy?

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