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HJ53 YBV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,984 mi
Last recorded129,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,984 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,WITH NAIL IN TREAD

REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2019 129,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT,WITH NAIL IN TREAD

REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING BEAM HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,800 miles

aux belt flapping

rear tyres and n/s/f tyre near wear bars, n/s/f also punctured

Fail 25 May 2018 118,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

aux belt flapping

rear tyres and n/s/f tyre near wear bars, n/s/f also punctured

Pass 20 May 2017 106,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 91,662 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Engine vibrates badly it actually moves offside front drive shaft at idle but idle appears stable

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wipers just clear

Fail 23 May 2016 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Engine vibrates badly it actually moves offside front drive shaft at idle but idle appears stable

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wipers just clear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear baring not checked due to lack of free movment

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,830 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear baring not checked due to lack of free movment

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,567 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,567 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f outer tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,233 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,995 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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HJ53 YBV 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 72.2%.

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 HJ53 YBV, 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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HJ53 YBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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