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SY53 UNB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,131 miles

all 4 brake discs coroded

exhasut has slight blow

steering slightly heavy but power steering working

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,237 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,139 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 83,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light indicates a fault

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 2 May 2012 83,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,342 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 65,130 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Fail 5 May 2010 65,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 1 May 2009 57,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 48,926 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,584 miles

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

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 UNB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

SY53 UNB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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