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MJ53 YTA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,118 mi
Last recorded156,118 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 156,118 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 155,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some wear in both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2016 144,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 137,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 125,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 60,368 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm, worn on inner edge and has a cut to outer wall

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not returning to its stop

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 YTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MJ53 YTA, 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 MJ53 YTA registered?

MJ53 YTA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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