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MJ53 YSL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,777 mi
Last recorded140,777 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle lowered

Fail 11 Jan 2014 123,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle lowered

Pass 11 Jan 2013 110,874 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 96,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 96,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,146 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to bodycovers

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,763 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

oil level low

Fail 23 Oct 2009 76,763 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

oil level low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,249 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,081 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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MJ53 YSL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ53 YSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ53 YSL registered?

MJ53 YSL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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