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AF53WFE
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AF53WFE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 242,103 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer side wall damaged
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 242,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer side wall damaged
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 237,013 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 237,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 227,481 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose has some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor damp ?? (2.3.3b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 227,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp condensated,no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall tear/cut to cords (poss tyre has been run flat ) (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rear bracket broken (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc driveshaft boot loose on small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in one spot and tyre is( slightly misshapen) (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor damp ?? (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose has some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 219,572 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust has a broken hanger at the rear but is still supported
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 201,228 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 201,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 184,543 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 174,401 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 174,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 161,490 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 161,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 148,304 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
9 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 148,304 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 126,655 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 126,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 114,464 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2009 14 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 113,127 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 14 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 113,127 MI
14 Jun 202628 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 91,446 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53WFE was registered on 2003-09-01
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