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PE53 FPO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,744 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,884 miles

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 117,884 miles

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

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

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,974 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play/noise

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,974 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play/noise

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,966 miles

HID lights fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside rear wheel bearing & slightly rough when rotated

rust lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

HID lights fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside rear wheel bearing & slightly rough when rotated

rust lip on front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,610 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

eml on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,984 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,407 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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PE53 FPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE53 FPO, 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 PE53 FPO registered?

PE53 FPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is PE53 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 FPO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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