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MJ53 YST

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,975 mi
Last recorded151,975 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,975 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 151,975 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 139,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,068 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Off side and near side front (rear) bushes slightly perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

driver's door get stuck when opening

Fail 5 Jun 2018 131,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Engine covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Off side and near side front (rear) bushes slightly perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

driver's door get stuck when opening

Pass 27 May 2017 120,048 miles

advise discs corroed on faces

Fail 29 Apr 2017 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear binding very slightly

brake discs corroded on faces all round

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,761 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,567 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light illuminated on dash display

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine light illuminated on dash display

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,546 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,964 miles

Front Tyres 3mm

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,106 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 YST is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YST, 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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MJ53 YST is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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