MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
manifold studs snapped but not insecure
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
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))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner most edges (4.1.E.1)
damage to o/s sill
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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