MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,984 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
aux belt flapping
rear tyres and n/s/f tyre near wear bars, n/s/f also punctured
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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