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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration ML53FKE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Sep 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 266,908 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- some play and wear to both front roll bar bushes
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 249,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 249,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 225,719 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 200,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 200,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
20 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 174,316 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 174,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,402 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,745 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202620 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,337 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,796 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 23 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,129 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,689 MI
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ML53FKE was registered on 2003-09-26
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