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SD53 FPJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 126,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,170 miles

both wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,928 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,425 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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SD53 FPJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD53 FPJ, 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 SD53 FPJ registered?

SD53 FPJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SD53 FPJ safe to buy?

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