MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from turbo hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dash display indicates low coolant level
windscreen has large crack to n/s outside of swept zone
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dash display indicates low coolant level
windscreen has large crack to n/s outside of swept zone
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front outer cv boot pin hole
Offside Front tyre tread very low 2mm plus wearing badly inside edge
windscreen cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 FCC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VE53 FCC, 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 VE53 FCC registered?
VE53 FCC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is VE53 FCC safe to buy?
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