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AK53 SYH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 165,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 165,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 160,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,122 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 151,122 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,774 miles

Rear both rear shock covers adrift

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 141,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 137,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,500 miles

n/s/f coil spring (fractured at tip)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,911 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight leak past clip of offside front outer cv boot

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 108,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight leak past clip of offside front outer cv boot

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 98,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,127 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,225 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AK53 SYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 SYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 SYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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