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RY53 HFP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 88,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,976 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,513 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 49,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,509 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 389,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,928 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F wheel is damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 37,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F wheel is damaged.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,450 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front wheel arch trim broken and floor trim missing

Sticker remains on nearside headlamp

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front wheel arch trim broken and floor trim missing

Sticker remains on nearside headlamp

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,542 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 HFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RY53 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

RY53 HFP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is RY53 HFP safe to buy?

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