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AP53FTE
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration AP53FTE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached entire unit insecurely attached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,062 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower suspension arm,rear inner bushes becoming unbonded
- o.s rear tyre 2mm
- o.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play
- mid exhaust corroded and blowing
- drivers door external handle cover missing
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers door external handle cover missing
- o.s rear tyre 2mm
- o.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play
- mid exhaust corroded and blowing
- both front lower suspension arm,rear inner bushes becoming unbonded
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,932 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,681 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (7.1.2)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,290 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f wheel damaged
8 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f wheel damaged
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,860 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Cover Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Inspection
- Rear Both Indicators Slightly Faded
- Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Low Tread On Inner Edge
- Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding
- Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movment
- Exhaust Corroded & Slight Leak From Centre Box
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,831 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 14 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,435 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,478 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014 14 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,082 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 14 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,647 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,918 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202629 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,760 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
29 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,209 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 14 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,536 MI
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AP53FTE was registered on 2003-11-28
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