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MF53 YZY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,946 mi
Last recorded164,946 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 YZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 164,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2022 159,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 156,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,452 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 14 Mar 2020 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 152,263 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 133,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,761 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 130,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,383 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 124,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,612 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 115,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 114,488 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 114,466 miles

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

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,751 miles

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

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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MF53 YZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF53 YZY, 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 MF53 YZY registered?

MF53 YZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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