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FD53LCJ
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LCJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,901 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,334 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2022 5 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,390 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,390 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,059 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,612 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,093 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
20 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,116 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,178 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pads getting low
- Both outer cv gaiters perished
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,220 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 127,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,971 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,213 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
18 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 104,301 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 96,594 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,649 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,920 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 71,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,090 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FD53LCJ was registered on 2003-11-27
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