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AU53 NYH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 66,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013

near side front tyre has kerb damage to wall of tyre, but exposes no cords.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2011 53,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,185 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,113 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,457 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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AU53 NYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AU53 NYH, 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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What year was AU53 NYH registered?

AU53 NYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AU53 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 NYH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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