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T11 FMG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,047 mi
Last recorded179,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 FMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 179,047 miles

Brake wear warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Fuel filter insecure and hose attached using cable ties

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 18 Jun 2019 179,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable disconnected (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Fuel filter insecure and hose attached using cable ties

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake lever seized in caliper

Nearside Rear space saver wheel fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 8 Mar 2018 173,942 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 173,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 173,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 169,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 169,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine massively overlimit, attempted test three times (7.4.B.3b)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective split resulting in excess movement ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 168,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine massively overlimit, attempted test three times (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective split resulting in excess movement ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 155,803 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear bushes in front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 155,803 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear bushes in front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 147,652 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edge(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 147,652 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres starting to wear on edge(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 147,242 miles

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on dash

Engine managment warning lamp on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2014 147,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on dash

Engine managment warning lamp on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2014 141,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 122,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front

both rear

Pass 1 May 2009 109,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in offside rear lamp

nearside rear shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

Fail 1 May 2008 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in offside rear lamp

nearside rear shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 83,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,023 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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T11 FMG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T11 FMG, 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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T11 FMG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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