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SH53 SYA

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,818 mi
Last recorded155,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 155,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

manifold studs snapped but not insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2020 155,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

manifold studs snapped but not insecure

Pass 10 May 2019 148,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 147,998 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 140,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 136,328 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner most edges (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s sill

Fail 15 May 2017 136,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating inner disc surface in a poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner most edges (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s sill

slight bind on n/s rear brake

slight bind on n/s rear brake

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding on

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

driver door window unable to open

Fail 11 Aug 2016 133,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at filter (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding on

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

driver door window unable to open

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 83,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 71,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,432 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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SH53 SYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SH53 SYA, 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 SH53 SYA registered?

SH53 SYA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SH53 SYA safe to buy?

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