MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perrished
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perrished
Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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MT53 YTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MT53 YTK, 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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MT53 YTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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