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AV53 YZK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,119 mi
Last recorded195,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 195,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 195,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 165,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 160,745 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 121,208 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,483 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 112,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 111,619 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 111,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2012 110,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,921 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 99,329 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,623 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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AV53 YZK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV53 YZK, 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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AV53 YZK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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