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NU53 FFG

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 FFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 999,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 999,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 999,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022
Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 147,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 140,623 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 134,456 miles

child seats fitted to front/rear

n/s rack boot twisted

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

slight play in o/s/f top mounting

Fail 5 Aug 2017 134,456 miles

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

child seats fitted to front/rear

n/s rack boot twisted

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

slight play in o/s/f top mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear back box brackets broken off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,171 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 119,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 112,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2013 104,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,053 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,904 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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NU53 FFG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU53 FFG, 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 NU53 FFG registered?

NU53 FFG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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