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SC53 FKD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 121,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,166 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2016 109,166 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,976 miles

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

Advise front and rear tracking check

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,250 miles

outer walls on both front tyres damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,250 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

outer walls on both front tyres damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,742 miles

Front brake imbalance of 15%

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 FKD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

SC53 FKD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SC53 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FKD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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