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VO53 SYE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,485 mi
Last recorded154,485 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 154,485 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,074 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 148,071 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 139,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,690 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,238 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,375 miles

covers under vehicle obstructing view.

slight blow on middle exhaust.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 56,132 miles

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

Oil leak

covers under engine and vehicle obstructing view.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,132 miles

Oil leak

covers under engine and vehicle obstructing view.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,385 miles

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.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,574 miles

covers on under side of vehicle obstructing view.

slight blow on middle exhaust box.

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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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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