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SY53 UMT

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,251 miles

Central exhaust heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Mil light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,251 miles

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

Central exhaust heavily corroded

Mil light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,769 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

dampness a tfuel filter advise repacement

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,966 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 UMT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

SY53 UMT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SY53 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 UMT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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