MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
under trays fitted to entire length of vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine management light is on
under trays fitted to entire length of vehicle
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish
exhaust system corroding - slight blow centre exhaust
nsr tyre tread starting to seporate
slight noise osf bearing
small stone chips and light scrathes windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish
exhaust system corroding - slight blow centre exhaust
nsr tyre tread starting to seporate
slight noise osf bearing
small stone chips and light scrathes windscreen
covers under vehicle obstructing view.
slight blow on middle exhaust.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
covers under engine and vehicle obstructing view.
Oil leak
covers under engine and vehicle obstructing view.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers under vehicle obstructing view.
o/s/r wheel starting to bind.
slight blow on middle exhaust box.
covers on under side of vehicle obstructing view.
slight blow on middle exhaust box.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO53 SYE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 VO53 SYE, 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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VO53 SYE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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