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RY53 BUE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock cover detached

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light displayed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shock cover detached

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light displayed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 63,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light displayed

Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,132 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 53,132 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn replace asap both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light displayed

Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,506 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,687 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sill corroded. Not within 30cm of any prescribed area.

Offside Front Sill corroded. Not within 30cm of any prescribed area.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 41,687 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sill corroded. Not within 30cm of any prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Sill corroded. Not within 30cm of any prescribed area.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut dust cover hanging down

Offside Front suspension strut dust cover hanging down

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

headlamp aim, beam pattern faint

Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 38,594 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,905 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,436 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 33,432 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,943 miles

front & rear no/plates have some water damage

o/s & n/s/r coil springs coroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,513 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,985 miles

front & rear no/plates slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,114 miles

front & rear no plates slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,152 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,114 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,385 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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RY53 BUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY53 BUE, 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 RY53 BUE registered?

RY53 BUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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