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DE53 YRC

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,814 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (fading) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face very pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front leading to center pipe cracked/fractured (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (fading) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper only just clears the screen properly

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face very pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper only just cleans the screen properly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,099 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center stop lamp has 3 bulbs not working

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,906 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,598 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside an d offside front disc inner face deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside and offside rear disc slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,902 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,614 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 25,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,001 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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DE53 YRC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE53 YRC, 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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DE53 YRC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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