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VE53 FOM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,243 mi
Last recorded161,243 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber feels weak

Offside Front Shock absorber feels weak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 161,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber feels weak

Offside Front Shock absorber feels weak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 141,209 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 121,118 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 121,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014
Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,220 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 73,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 65,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VE53 FOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 FOM registered?

VE53 FOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is VE53 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FOM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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