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RY53 CLU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Nov 2019 154,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on with side and head lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on with side and head lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 132,724 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,416 miles

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

O.S.F Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

O.S.R bumper damaged

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,143 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 99,143 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,808 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes very slight wear.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,746 miles

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

Both front suspension arm bushes very slight wear.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,377 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,163 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 CLU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

RY53 CLU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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