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RY53 TTZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,924 mi
Last recorded141,924 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 141,924 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under trfay fitted to under side of vehicle in places unable to inspect stering and suspension fully.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 122,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mountain broken.

Slight exhaust leak from center section.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 141,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,994 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,994 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2012 99,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,652 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN REPLACEMENT WOULD BE WISE.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,309 miles

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

slight damage to dvr door

Fail 17 Nov 2009 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has a split in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,119 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 TTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

RY53 TTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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