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RA53 FSX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,537 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,537 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,127 miles

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

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,127 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,849 miles

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)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,036 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,528 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,146 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,938 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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RA53 FSX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 FSX, 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 RA53 FSX registered?

RA53 FSX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is RA53 FSX safe to buy?

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