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DE53 YSK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,053 mi
Last recorded131,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YSK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,053 miles

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

Front stone chip in screen

Fail 4 Aug 2023 131,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front stone chip in screen

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,935 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin both inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre feathering on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre feathering on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,960 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 23 May 2016 73,112 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 67,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 53,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,400 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread

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 YSK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DE53 YSK, 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 DE53 YSK registered?

DE53 YSK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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