MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
service lamp on
Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger crash sensor? (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front TRACKING
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front TRACKING
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake disc's slightly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake disc's slightly lipped
rear brake disc's slightly lipped
front springs slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre bold on both edges
o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
slight movement o/s/r anti-roll bar link
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front springs slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre bold on both edges
o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
slight movement o/s/r anti-roll bar link
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre close to valve.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre close to valve.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT53 YHP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LT53 YHP, 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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LT53 YHP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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