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NL53 YNW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 131,746 miles

EML on

front and rear suspension components corroded

front wipers worn

offside door mirror slightly damaged / repaired

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 17 May 2017 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

EML on

front and rear suspension components corroded

front wipers worn

offside door mirror slightly damaged / repaired

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,303 miles

EML on

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,303 miles

EML on

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,356 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,253 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,016 miles

CENTURE REAR SEAT BELT FUNCTION IMPARED

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,049 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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NL53 YNW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL53 YNW, 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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NL53 YNW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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