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SC53 FJE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,996 mi
Last recorded126,996 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 126,996 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 126,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions traveling the wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure part missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Emissions not tested oil level can not be seen (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose all (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill too floor damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

exhaust boxers missing

oil level light on

steering light on

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 10 Sep 2017 125,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust noisy no silencers (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and deteriorated

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

brake warning lamp on

steering angle sensor lamp on

Fail 9 Aug 2017

Anti-roll bar missing both links (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside sill damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 103,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre has buldge in sidewall

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,979 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 98,588 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 98,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,561 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,839 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 79,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,389 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,349 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,323 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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SC53 FJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SC53 FJE, 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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SC53 FJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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