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FD53SVA
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration FD53SVA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,516 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,869 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,224 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,812 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,812 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,368 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,795 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,795 MI
5 Jun 20266 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,573 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside front brake backing plate corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,647 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Corrosion on underside
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,417 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,806 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,806 MI
5 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,697 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,326 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,959 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,541 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,515 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 5 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202631 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
3 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,086 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,736 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 5 Jun 20264 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,140 MI
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FD53SVA was registered on 2003-12-12
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