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SW53 FWF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,484 mi
Last recorded185,484 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 185,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 168,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 168,338 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2020 156,361 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 156,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 150,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,094 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have one stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 122,151 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,500 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 17 Feb 2016 111,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner steering arm has slight play

offside inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 111,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner steering arm has slight play

offside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,238 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,348 miles

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

off side front tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,347 miles

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

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

off side front tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,072 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all discs surface rust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,983 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear shock abosorber covers loose

Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,983 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear shock abosorber covers loose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,292 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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SW53 FWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SW53 FWF, 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 SW53 FWF registered?

SW53 FWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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