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AP53 FSV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,345 miles

Emissions not tested miss fire plus over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 95,626 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 89,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,172 miles

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

brake noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,796 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,936 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AP53 FSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AP53 FSV, 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 AP53 FSV registered?

AP53 FSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is AP53 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 FSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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