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AO53 YML

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,945 mi
Last recorded204,945 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 204,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 204,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 178,105 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2016 178,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2015 161,430 miles

NSF fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 161,430 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

NSF fog light glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 148,490 miles

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

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

brake fluid resevior cap broken

o/s/r brake slightly binding on

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2014 148,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake fluid resevior cap broken

o/s/r brake slightly binding on

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,118 miles

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

both front tyre inner side walls cracked

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 16 Oct 2013 136,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyre inner side walls cracked

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,030 miles

rear number plate loose

rear shock dust covers broken up

Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear number plate loose

rear shock dust covers broken up

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,073 miles

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

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

Rear 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)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

n/s/f inner disc corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 107,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear 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)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

n/s/f inner disc corroded

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,563 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,932 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,932 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,266 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 YML is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO53 YML, 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 YML is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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