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ML53FVD
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FVD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,918 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- low brake pad warning light on
- bulb failure light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- low brake pad warning light on
- bulb failure light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,887 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam No bulb in holder (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On right hand flexi at front (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Gearbox oil leak
- Crash damage behind bumper on o/s/f
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Moves up and down (6.2.B.2)
20 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,176 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 23 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,697 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,923 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,584 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 131,330 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 131,330 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,795 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,846 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 23 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,556 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,858 MI
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ML53FVD was registered on 2003-09-29
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