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FX53VGL
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FX53VGL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 28 Sep 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,022 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 4 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 196,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 184,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,677 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,240 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 165,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 156,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,354 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 142,171 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,329 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,554 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,804 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,662 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2009 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,346 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 4 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,684 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 4 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,684 MI
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FX53VGL was registered on 2004-01-01
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