MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear axle/sub frame is corroded but not excessively
Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Rear axle/sub frame is corroded but not excessively
Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle is heavily corroded but not excessive
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has minor perishing and small splits on sidewalls
Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has minor perishing and small splits on sidewalls
Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine oil level is on the minimum mark
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall perished/small splits (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level is on the minimum mark
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall perished/small splits (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and are getting close to the limit in places
Metallic noise coming from auxillery drive belt area whilst engine is running
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and are getting close to the limit in places
Metallic noise coming from auxillery drive belt area whilst engine is running
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion
Offside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
air bag light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (2mm in places)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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RY53 KPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 KPV, 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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RY53 KPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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