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SV53 FTD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,150 mi
Last recorded215,150 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 215,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 198,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 180,350 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,902 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 144,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,916 miles

Coolant leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly(lumpy)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,915 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly(lumpy)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F top strut bearing sticking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,519 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,203 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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SV53 FTD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SV53 FTD, 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 SV53 FTD registered?

SV53 FTD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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