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AO53 YLV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 87,307 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,340 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 82,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake shows signs of slight binding !

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 65,297 miles

Nearside front disc pitted and corroded on inside face

Fail 7 Aug 2010 65,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front disc pitted and corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,172 miles

o/s/r tyre wall showing cracks

n/s/r tyre wall showing cracks

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,322 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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AO53 YLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 YLV, 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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AO53 YLV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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