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SC53 FJK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 160,550 miles

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 160,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,828 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 130,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 118,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 102,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,496 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,832 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 FJK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SC53 FJK, 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 SC53 FJK registered?

SC53 FJK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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