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RN53 FWC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,348 mi
Last recorded137,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 FWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to excess (1.2.1 (f))

componets rusty underside

Fail 1 Dec 2025 137,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to excess (1.2.1 (f))

componets rusty underside

Pass 7 Dec 2024 136,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,019 miles

Front washers frozen

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

componets rusty underside

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 133,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,708 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 120,968 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 111,366 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover missing

underside surface rust

Fail 5 Dec 2015 111,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside surface rust

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,066 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 84,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 76,720 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,653 miles

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,287 miles

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

Unable to see testable items due to large plastic floor pan covers

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,813 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to large plastic floor pan covers

Fail 9 Dec 2006 30,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,741 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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RN53 FWC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN53 FWC, 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 RN53 FWC registered?

RN53 FWC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is RN53 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 FWC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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