MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine covers fitted
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)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear number plate is in poor condition
all 4 tyres getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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AY53 SLY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 AY53 SLY, 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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AY53 SLY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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