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SY53 UAR

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 100,676 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexie (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holed and corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front screen damaged within limits

all tyres low on air

amber warning light

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre sleeve clamps broken

front brake discs corroded

fuel filter badly corroded

offside front brake disc inner face very poor condition (corrosion)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre sleeve clamps broken

front brake discs corroded

fuel filter badly corroded

offside front brake disc inner face very poor condition (corrosion)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,150 miles

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear discs poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 48,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,159 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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SY53 UAR is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 UAR, 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 SY53 UAR registered?

SY53 UAR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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